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Journal Article
Treatment Outcomes of Mycobacterium avium Complex Lung Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
2017
Overview
Background. The advent of macrolides has led to therapeutic advances in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MAC-LD). The aim of this study was to elucidate the treatment outcomes of macrolide-containing regimens. Methods. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies reporting treatment outcomes of macrolide-containing regimens for MAC-LD using the Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases through 31 July 2016. The rates of treatment success, default from treatment, and adverse events of macrolide-containing regimens were assessed. Treatment success was defined as either 12 months of sustained culture negativity while on therapy or achievement of culture conversion and completion of the planned treatment without relapse. Results. In total, 16 studies involving 1462 patients were included. The rate of treatment success was 60.0% (95% confidence interval [CI], 55.1%–64.8%). The proportion of patients who defaulted from the treatment was 16.0% (95% CI, 12.3%–19.7%). When a thrice-weekly dosing schedule was available, the default rate was 12.0% (95% CI, 8.9%–15.0%). Adverse events necessitating treatment discontinuation or dosage modification of macrolides were observed in 6.4% of patients (95%, CI, 3.2%–9.5%), and decreased auditory acuity was the most common adverse event. Conclusions. Treatment outcomes of macrolide-containing regimens are relatively poor in terms of both the treatment success and default rates. The default rate could be reduced if a thrice-weekly dosing schedule is available. Clinicians should be aware of decreased auditory function as the most common adverse event associated with macrolide-containing regimens.
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Oxford University Press
