Table 1 Treatments for M. terrae
|
First choice |
Alternatives |
Comments |
Drugs |
Azithromycin 500mg PO q day AND Ethambutol 15-20 mg/kg/day PO AND Rifampin 600mg PO q day PLUS or MINUS Amikacin 7.5mg/kg IM or IV q 12h
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OR Clarithromycin 250-500 mg PO BID (Max 1g/day)
OR Amikacin Beads implanted at the site of surgical debridement |
Duration of therapy is for a minimum of 12 months |