Publications by authors named "Pam Rodgers"
Article Synopsis
- Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is a group of bacteria that can infect immunocompromised individuals, such as those with advanced AIDS, primarily through contaminated tap water, food, or soil.
- The study aimed to evaluate the likelihood of MAC exposure from tap water among people with advanced AIDS, as defined by having fewer than 100 CD4(+) cells/mm³.
- Two exposure models were developed, suggesting that approximately 1500 individuals with advanced AIDS could be consuming tap water with detectable MAC organisms, indicating a need for further research on tap water and its impact on HIV(+) populations.