Suggested antibiotic regimen for adults with Mycobacterium kansasii-pulmonary disease
| M. kansasii-pulmonary disease | Antibiotic regimen |
|---|---|
| Rifampicin-sensitive M. kansasii-pulmonary disease | Rifampicin 600 mg daily and Ethambutol 15 mg/kg daily and Isoniazid 300 mg (with pyridoxine 10 mg) daily or Azithromycin 250 mg daily or Clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily Antibiotic treatment should continue for a minimum of 12 months after culture conversion. |