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S. aureus colonization
Hello, in the last swabs of our son always S. aureus has been found. Symptoms of an infection are usually not present; for two weeks he is coughing without fever, without sputum and without that he is doing generally bad. He is not taking an antibiotic. First question: is it generally o.k. to ...
17.02.2014
Klebsiella in the throat
Klebsiella have been found in my throat swab and doxycyline has been prescribed 100mg, 10 tablets. Can I presume that they will disappear after the treatment?
17.02.2014
Risk of lung function test
Hello, I am 35 years old and due to an unfullfilled wish to have a child a genetic testing has revealed a mutation (F508, a full sequencing will soon be done). Because of my infertility (even if sperm ducts are present) my physician initiated a sweat test. Result 46 (control area). In the ...
27.01.2014
Bronchial congestion
Hello, My 18-months old CF boy has presented a rhinitis last week (this was a loose cough with a clear runny nose). Our physiotherapist said that supplementary sessions of physiotherapy were not necessary because the bronchi were symptom-free. On the other hand the physiotherapist of my friend, ...
20.01.2014
Indirect contamination
Hello, We know that people with CF should be very careful about the transmissions of winter viruses and other bacteria. If you kiss someone who just kissed (or simply rubbed shoulders) a sick person (seasonal flu, sore throat, gastroenteritis ...) is there a risk of being contaminated through ...
23.12.2013
staphylococcus aureus
What are your recommendations for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus? In my country, staph is untreated if there are no significant symptoms. My son was diagnosed with staph, but it is not treated becouse he is a good general health with just a little cough, no fever, ... Thank in ...
03.12.2013
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Is there a danger of getting Pseudomonas aeruginosa when treated Staphylococcus aureus?
03.12.2013
Escherichia coli
Dear ladies and gentlemen, Echerichia coli has been found on my tonsils. I have to have my tonsils removed now, as it has not disappeared with the antibiotics. I would like to know, if Escherichia coli can be transmitted via oral sex with the partner, because I do not have any other complaints ...
02.12.2013
17-month-old son with CF, Delta F508
Hello, My son currently has an infection (streptococcus pneumoniae in the throat swab). He has been prescribed Pancef®/cefixime (dosage: 1 x 5 ml, with probiotics 1.5 hours before intake). He weighs 11 kg. Could you provide advice?
22.10.2013
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
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