infections
Infections Caused by Bacteria Related to Tuberculosis (TB)
Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC) Infections
People with severe AIDS and a CD4 count CD4 count Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a viral infection that progressively destroys certain white blood cells and is treated with antiretroviral medications. If untreated, it can cause... read more of less than 100 cells per microliter of blood need to take clarithromycin or azithromycin to prevent widespread MAC infection. Also, treating AIDS effectively is important. Such treatment can improve the immune system's ability to fight the infection.