MAC consists of M avium, Mycobacterium intracellulare, and other species of Mycobacterium that have not been classified. In the past, the separation of M avium from M intracellulare was difficult as it relied on serotyping. Therefore, it was common to refer to them as M avium-intracellulare or MAI.ptimal treatment should begin with clarithromycin (500 mg twice daily) plus ethambutol (approximately 15 mg/kg/day). Rifabutin may be added to this regimen, but the exact rifabutin dosing depends on other concomitant medications that might result in drug interactions.
The noun confidence means a feeling of trust and firm belief in yourself or others.. A person who walks into a room, smiling at everyone and not at all nervous about the speech she's about to give? She has confidence.
reputed adjective (BELIEVED) âº said to be the true situation although this is not known to be certain and may not be likely: She is reputed to be 25 years younger than her husband. They employed him because of his reputed skill in dealing with the press.