Medical Dictionary: MAC
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MAC: Another name for Mycobacterium avium Complex.
MAC (condition): Bacterial infection that is often AIDS-related.
MAC: Several different syndromes are
caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). Disseminated
infections are usually associated with HIV infection. Less
commonly, pulmonary disease in nonimmunocompromised persons
is a result of infection with MAC. In children, the most common
syndrome is cervical lymphadenitis. 1
More information on medical condition: Mycobacterium avium Complex:
- Introduction: Mycobacterium avium Complex
- Basic Summary for Mycobacterium avium Complex
- Risk Factors for Mycobacterium avium Complex
- Symptoms of Mycobacterium avium Complex
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Mycobacterium avium Complex: DBMD
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