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Transmission of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Question
- Hi!
I have several questions with regard to the transmission of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
It is recommended that there shoud'nt be any plants in the room of the CF child. How large should be the distance between a window in the child's room and a source of P. aeruginosa (e.g., flower pot, or wet source)? Is it possible that an aerosolo can be generated and if so how? Is it allowed to put plants in other romms of the home which are used by the child (e,g,m bathroom, living room)?
Many thanks!
- Answer
- Dear Questioner,
I do not agree with the opinion of other CF experts that there should'nt be plants in the room of the CF child or in any other rooms of the home, since an aerosol is hardly to be generated from such sources.
I hope that this helps
Sincerely yours
Prof. Dr. Gerd Döring
- 05.05.2009
- 5.5.09
There is no existing guideline on this topic and it is difficult to prove one's opinion with scientific data. The CF outpatient departement of the university of Wuerzburg for ecxample, would rather refrain from plants in the room of a CF child, not because of a potential aerosol but because of the possibility that the child plays with the flower soil or might splash the water. In case this could be ruled out, plants would not be a problem.
Prof. H. Hebestreit and Dr. D. d'Alquen
