Which of the following drugs is useful in the treatment of infection by mycobacterium avium complex: (A) Isoniazid, (B) Clarithromycin, (C) Cycloserine, (D) Rifamipicin
Answer is B. Refer KDT 6/e p 750 Treatment of MAC infection is REC ( Rifabutin+Ethambutol+Clarithromycin) Claruthromycin alone used for the prophylaxis of MAC infection in HIV positive patients. Azithromycin can also be used in place for Clarithromycin