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Cystic fibrosis with 66 years
At the age of 16 years I was tested positive for cystic fibrosis. My brother who also had CF died at the age of 38 years (1985). Till 2005 I had no problems. Then the lung infections etc. began. I lived in Spain and I was not treated CF specifically because the finding was not taken seriously; ...
15.09.2015
Viral infection- Pseudomonas
Hello, How can it be explained, that in case of a cystic fibrosis patient (a toddler) a harmless viral infection can cause every time a pseudomonas colonization? Till now, the pseudomonas could be eradicated every time; but as the next viral infection followed, the pseudomonas could be proved ...
13.09.2015
Persistent Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Dear expert team, Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been found in the samples of our daughter (6. yrs) for the first time in january this year. Inhalation with colistin followed for 4 weeks together with Ciprofloxacin orally. A new throat swab after 4 weeks had been free of PA. Shotly after this, ...
12.09.2015
P. aerugionsa repeatedly in the nose swab
Dear expert team, I have read the very helpful contribution of Dr. Jochen G. Mainz about the question: "Pseudomonas in the nasal washing" (dated 01.07.2014). In my 10-year-old son, P.a. has been found repeatedly again and again occasionally, we have had different therapies, oral and ...
12.09.2015
Vaccination against Pseudomonas?
Hello, is there any research concerning a vaccination against Pseudomonas? Could daily anti-bacterial mouth washings help to avoid a colonization with Pseudomonas? Many thanks!
12.09.2015
Garden hose - Pseudomonas
I have a question about the risk of Pseudomonas infection. Now in the summer, many children use garden hoses to splash around with water. My daughter would like to join this fun, of course. I am not sure, however, whether Pseudomonas will grow in these hoses. And if so, is it sufficient to let the ...
14.08.2015
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and colloidal siver
Hello, Will it be beneficial to use colloidal silver as an adjunct to antibiotic treatment for a 4y child ?
05.08.2015
Playgrounds
In outdoors parks or playgrounds there are sometimes water and/or “mud corners”. How high is the risk of transfer of pathogens?
26.07.2015
pseudomonas aeruginosa
Has besides killing the Pa by antibiotics, also the mucus layer to be broken down?
19.07.2015
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus bacteriae
Dear, Can patients with CF and lung infection with eg Pseudomonas cough up bits of tissue?
19.07.2015
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