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Meanings of mycobacterium avium complex in English

(MAC) An infection caused by two bacteria found in soil and dust particles.\ (source: AIDSinfo)

        Usage of mycobacterium avium complex in English
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        Host genetic susceptibility to adult pulmonary Mycobacterium avium complex disease remains unknown.
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        His sputum cultures revealed Mycobacterium avium complexes on only one occasion.
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        We have described previously a family in which several members have disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection.
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        Positive cultures yielded Mycobacterium avium complex in 8 out of 12 patients.
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        Background: Hot tub lung is an emerging lung disorder associated with exposure to Mycobacterium avium complex organisms contaminating hot tub water.
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        The role of disseminated infection with the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in the natural history of AIDS has been controversial.
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        Isolation of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) organisms from clinical samples may occur in patients without clinical disease, making the interpretation of results difficult.
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