Treatment of <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> Complex Bacteremia in AIDS with a Four-Drug Oral Regimen

Abstract

A rapid reduction in symptoms and bacteremia can be achieved as early as week 2 of therapy using an oral regimen of rifampin, ethambutol, clofazimine, and ciprofloxacin. Colony counts rose dramatically after therapy was discontinued, suggesting that more prolonged periods of therapy are necessary to eradicate systemic infection.