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Understanding recurrence in Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease: genotypic strategies to support clinical decision-making.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 11 Mar 2026
Trinh Minh Phuong, Shin Sung Jae, Shin Min-Kyoung
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Pulmonary disease caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC-PD) is a chronic, recurrent disease, and its high recurrence rate after treatment makes clinical management difficult. Distinguishing whether recurrence is due to persistence of existing strains or reinfection with new strains is essential for establishing treatment strategies, preventing overuse of antimicrobials, and establishing infection control...
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