Table 4 Comparison of clinical course of pulmonary MAC patients after treatment initiation
Proportion of patients, Parameter | Total | MAC alone group | Co-infection group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Improved CT score, % (n) | ||||
12 months after treatment initiation | 72.9% (35/48) | 80.6% (29/36) | 50% (6/12) | 0.061 |
24 months after treatment initiation | 63% (29/46) | 79.4% (27/34) | 16.7% (2/12) | < 0.001 |
Improved CAT score, % (n) | ||||
12 months after treatment initiation | 58.5% (24/41) | 54.8% (17/31) | 70% (7/10) | 0.48 |
24 months after treatment initiation | 71.8% (28/39) | 48.3% (14/29) | 40% (4/10) | 0.726 |