my husband has a mycobacterium kansasii infection in his hand. We are deperate to find out if they are on the right line of defense. it is in his hand and mostly ring finger. Has had 4 surgeries and is on 4 antibiotics and we wonder if you have any insight to this disease
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. It is the species of the Mycobacterium genus. It requires same general principle of the treatment as for tuberculosis. Clarithromycin, Ethambutol, Hifalutin, and perhaps an Aminoglycoside with 12\u00a0months of negative cultures can be treatment of choice. Take this treatment under your doctors' guidance.These bacilli are of low virulence and complete schedule treatment can completely cure the infection. Please maintain the hygiene by frequent cleaning and Chat Doctor.  It will help clear up the infection rapidly. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/