Rifampicin has no role in treatment of<i>Mycobacterium avium</i>complex pulmonary disease and bactericidal sterilising drugs are needed: a viewpoint
Jakko van Ingen, Wouter Hoefsloot, Véronique Dartois, Thomas Dick
Abstract
<h3>Shareable abstract</h3> <b>Rifampicin is used for the treatment of <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> complex pulmonary disease, but pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies suggest that rifampicin cannot have therapeutic utility. We need to find better alternatives, using PK-PD science.</b> https://bit.ly/3PUGvbV
Topics & Concepts
Mycobacterium avium complexRifampicinPulmonary diseaseMedicineDiseaseMicrobiologyMycobacteriumIntensive care medicineAntibioticsTuberculosisImmunologyBiologyPathologyInternal medicineMycobacterium research and diagnosisTuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyGut microbiota and health