Which of the following drugs is useful in the treatment of infection by Mycobacterium avium complex?
Correct Answer: Clarithromycin
Description: Treatment of MAC infection is REC (Rifabutin + Ethambutol + Clarithromycin)
Clarithromycin alone can be used for the prophylaxis of MAC infections in HIV positive patients.
Azithromycin can also be used in place of clarithromycin.
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