Dr. Smita S Dev

MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM COMPLEX

• Caused by Bacteria M. avium "M.A.C." / M. intrracelulare "M.A.I"

• MAC is a AIDS-defining condition.
• MAC is common in persons having CD4 count <50 cell/mm.
• Respiratory symptoms are not common in HIV -related MAC.
• Mycobacterium avium complex or M. kansasii  dessiminated  or extramulmonary, almost any internal organ especially the Liver, Spleen, and Bone marrow

• SYMPTOMS: 

•  Night sweats

• Fever
• Weight loss
• Diarrhoea
• Low level of red and white blood cells.
• High blood level of liver enzyme ( alkaline phosphatase)
• Painful intestines.
• Almost half of those with late -stage HIV disease (AIDS) are infected with the MAC bacteria, not all of those show symptoms of MAC.
• Elevated alkaline phosphatase levels in blood tests can indicate MAC.

• TREATMENT:

• As advised by consulting physician  ( Clarithomycin, Azithromycin, Etambutol , Rifampin, Rifabutin, Ciprofloxacin, Amikacin

Hello Lybrate Users,

I am posting on this topic as many of users have been asking on the same issue.

Pros

1. It has nice taste.

2. Freshness lasts longer.

3. Has good antibacterial property of neem and turmeric.

4. Its soothing action on the cavities and gums.

5. Minimum side effects.

Cons:

1. It cannot be an alternative to dental treatment as it cannot reverse progression of disease of gums or cavities.

2. As it soothens (obtundant) effect of clove oil on regular basis misguides the pain response which would end up in the end stages of the disease finally results increased cost of dental treatment in late stages of the disease or the tooth should be removed if caries or periodontal progression goes beyond to save the tooth.

3. The turmeric might cause tooth discolouration in long run.

As far as to my knowledge is concern use it just if you want to give a try but I will never recommend on a daily basis.