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TSM (triomethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) resistant Staphylococcus
Does a CF patient's resistant staphylococcus pose a hazard of contagion to a patient with another lung pathology?
07.10.2013
farm
I am the mother of a 16-month-old boy with cystic fibrosis, diagnosed at 2 months of age. My parents in law have a farm with cows. There are also large reservoirs with maize and grass to feed the cows. Also horses and dogs are on the farm. What should I pay attention to and what is absolutely not ...
07.10.2013
Salads in bag
Hello We ask a question about salads in bags in which there is always a little stagnant humidity especially in a plant environment. Do you think it is possible that the Pseudomonas aeruginosa proliferates there and we have to, by precautionary measure, favor whole salads to prepare? Thank you  ...
30.09.2013
Contact with a lung transplant recipient
Hello, the husband of my son’s future nanny has undergone lung transplantation. Is there a risk of transmission of infection between these 2 persons? My son is colonized by Staphylococcus aureus; is this dangerous for the nanny’s husband? And if some day my son will be colonized by ...
26.09.2013
tennis on clay
Hello, I am the mother of a boy with cystic fibrosis. I play tennis and I also would like to initiate my son to this sport. However, my club includes only clay courts. Is it a danger for him? Would not be better for him to play on Quick surface (asphalt)? Thank you in advance. Cordially
23.09.2013
ABPA
My 15-year-old daughter (CF) was diagnosed with ABPA. We could not find the source of the mould. Now we want to buy a new mattress for her bed. I had a memory foam mattress in mind, however when testing, my daughter preferred an innerspring mattress and would like to buy this one. Is there a ...
11.09.2013
CF contact with chest infected person
I would like to know if a CF carrier with lung infection can safely spend two weeks in a camping tent in a hot climate with a CF child. Some of the lung infection symptoms we know about are persistent cough, short of breath, weight loss, overall weakness and a past history of pneumonia and been ...
12.08.2013
Ionic exchanger as a water softening device for the water used in the house
Hello, We do have extremely calciferous water here. Our neighbours had a water damage now for the first time because of the calcination of the water pipes. I am wondering if the installation of an ionic exchanger is possible. Short description of its function: Calciferous water flows into ...
12.08.2013
Pseudomonas in the lake / retention pond (storage reservoir)
Hello, We would like to move to another apartment and I am a CF patient. We looked at an apartment which is about 30-40 meters away from a retention pond and about 100 meters away from a lake. Is there a danger to be colonized with pseudomonas (by inhaling) if we moved to the new apartment? I ...
12.08.2013
Disinfecting
Any recommendations, in general, on how often to disinfect items such as sinks, toilets, tubs, shower doors and heads, etc? I am feeling overwhelmed. Thanks.
12.08.2013
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