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Bacteria, contagious for a non-CF-patient?
We seem to notice that when grandma has visited our 3-year old daughter with CF that she gets worsening of her COPD or bronchitis. Often to the degree that she needs prednison and antibiotics. Is there a possible connection? Could it be that our daughter carries a virus or bacteria that is ...
08.05.2012
Infection
What does infection with mycoplasma do to a patient with CF and is this easy to treat?
08.05.2012
Mycobacteria
Hello, 14 days ago I was diagnosed with a mycobacterium. TBC was excluded. What other bacteria come into question? And, what is very important for me: What does that mean for me in the worst case? I am thankful for each helpful and honest answer. Many thanks in advance and best ...
07.05.2012
Klebsiella bacteria in the throat
My daughter (14 months, CF) had a throat swab done in which klebsiella bacteria were found. The doctors said these bacteria were sensitive to cefuroxime and that I should give my daughter this antibiotic. However, she has already been taking it for three months anyway in order to get through the ...
07.05.2012
Contamination
What is the danger and evolution of a microbial contamination with Serratia? Thanks.
02.05.2012
cystic fibrosis
Hello, My 13 years old cystic fibrosis daughter has candida albicans fungus. I would like to know the treatment knowing she is under itraconazole for aspergillus. Thank you for your answer.
17.04.2012
Pseudomonas putida
Dear expert team, I have a question concerning a germ. I have a CF-like disease; allergic ABPA, by now somewhat profoundly deforming bronchitis with recurring shifting of secretion. One-time detection of M. intracellulare in 2005. Repeated detection of alicagenes xylosoxidans/sarratia. ...
22.03.2012
Ochrobactrum anthropi
To whom it may concern, please give me information about Ochrobactrum anthropi and its importance in CF-patients. Thank you
28.02.2012
Vaccine against acute bronchiolitis
Hello. My daughter monthly receives vaccine against bronchiolitis. Why some CF centres recommend this treatment and others don’t? Sincerely.
27.02.2012
ESBL
my 8 year old son and I have been visiting his Great Grandmother in hospital for the last two weeks. All of a sudden today we were told that they are barrier nursing her because of a urine infection. I questioned the nurse and she said that the infection is called ESBL. I explained that my son has ...
14.02.2012
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