Small study checks early bacteria-killing power of common MAC drug

NCT ID NCT04287049

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study looked at how well the antibiotic azithromycin kills Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria in the lungs during the first 14 days of treatment. Ten adults with MAC lung disease took azithromycin daily, and researchers measured bacterial levels in their sputum. The goal was to understand early drug activity, not to test a cure or new treatment.

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  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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