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staphyloccocus aureus
My 5-moth-old son has cystic fibrosis and my aunt was infected with Staphylococcus aureus during a hospital stay several years ago. Today my aunt is a carrier of Staphylococcus aureus in wounds, spots... Can my son visit her or is it too contagious? how does this bacteria transmit? Can they be ...
15.11.2012
Carbapenems
On the internet I read articles highlighting the resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa against carbapenems. Still they are used in patients with cystic fibrosis to reduce the Pseudomonas aeruginosa (like they do with my daughter). Could you say something meaningful about this?
05.11.2012
simia
I would like to know what influence has the bacteria simia on cystic fibrosis
05.11.2012
Traces of Staphylococcus?
What does "traces of staphylococcus" exactly means? Thank you for the answer.
29.10.2012
Soda streamer
Hello, are there any objections to using a soda streamer when having CF? Thank you.
08.10.2012
What is known about anaerobic bacteria in CF?
What is known about anaerobic bacteria in CF?
25.10.2012
Germs in cistern water
Hello, my adult daughter (CF) lives in her own home but she also stays at our home frequently, especially to get some fresh air and sun in the garden. Our neighbour waters his garden with cistern water. Yesterday in the evening I noticed a disgusting smell like liquid manure. The water has ...
20.09.2012
Nontuberculous mycobacteria and transplantation
Hello, I have CF and I have been colonized with Mycobacterium abscessus for the past three years. I have been previously told that M. abscessus colonization was a contra-indication to transplantation. Why? Recently, more and more centers accept to perform lung transplantation in patients ...
11.09.2012
Mycosis
I would like to understand and know why I have freuqently vaginal yeast infections or a lot of vaginal discharge. Is it due to cystic fibrosis ? If yes why and how to avoid it. When I take antibiotics it happens to me, but right now this is not the case. Thank you in advance. Sincerely,
11.09.2012
Continued fever with CF
Dear expert team, our 14-year-old son has been running a fever of more than 39 degrees since April. He has P. aeruginosa, mycobacterium abscessus and ABPA. He has a port that was already contaminated with staph epidermids and changed in 2010. Currently, he is taking Tobi® (tobramyin), ...
02.08.2012
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