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Risk for a newborn
I have CF and I am chronically colonized with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Can I take a newborn baby in my harms without risks for him?
12.11.2012
Multiple sweat tests
My son just had two sweat test done. Both were in the high normal range. 34 and 34. They are concerned because they don't see this happen frequently and want me Full bore with more testing. Any advice?
12.11.2012
Risk of spreading MRSA
Hi, I've been diagnosed culturing MRSA and I want to ask about the risk of transmitting it to my girlfriend (non cf) through kissing and other intimate contact. Shall I stop those things or it's not so possible for healthy non cf people to get MRSA in their lungs? What shall I pay attention to to prevent transmitting MRSA to her? Thanks a lot!
12.11.2012
CF Diagnosis
Has a CF diagnosis from the heel prick test ever been wrong? Both parents did have gene mutations and same faulty genes detected in child. A sweat test has never been carried out and from 3 weeks all the usual preventative treatment has been done. To date 4 years down the line nothing has ever been cultured or no other symptoms of CF appeared. I do appreciate it is highly unlikely the diagnosis is not correct and symptoms can develop later in life but this is just something I would like to know. A sweat test is going to be done soon.
12.11.2012
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
CF related Liver disease, Lycopene and Vitamin E
Dear Expert, I'm a father to a 7years old boy with CF. Recently, a CF related Liver disease was diagnosed (by ultrasound and elevated liver enzymes in the blood). It was also discovered that his Vitamin E level is higher than normal 33mg/L. Can the high level of Vitamin E affect the Liver disease (for good or for bad)? In addition he has being received a daily dose of 15mg of lycopene. Can the lycopene affect the liver disease? After stopping the lycopene administration a moderate decrease in the liver enzymes in the blood was monitored. Thank you in advance.
30.10.2012
p.R709X heterozygous
Results from gene sequencing and amplification for our child showed one mutation: p.R709X. No other mutations, or variants of unknown significance or gross deletions or duplications were noted. What phenotypic expression does the heterozygosity for p.R709X bring about? Is my child a carrier.
30.10.2012
Flu vaccine as nasal spray?
Hello, We are getting our daughter (CF, turning four in two months) a flu shot every year in the fall. Yesterday the paediatrician informed me about a new vaccine for children that is applied like a nasal spray. The advantage is that children can be spared the pain of the injection. There are a few sources on the internet where one can read that this kind of vaccine can possibly lead to facial paralysis that has occurred after spraying. [Translator’s note: a link to a German website provided in the original question was not included in the translation.] I am now very confused about this new kind of vaccination and would like to hear an expert opinion on it. Do your recommend this new vaccine as well, or are you leaning towards the conventional vaccination method (an injection is no problem for our daughter). I look forward to your assessment. Many thanks.
29.10.2012
Genetics
Can the type of TG repeat in IVS85T be determined by a blood test? Many thanks.
29.10.2012
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