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contamination by pseudomonas aeruginosa and other bacteria

Question
My child has cystic fibrosis. Therefore we are aware of the rules of hygiene to reduce the risk of contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other bacteria.
Despite the literature on this subject, I have some questions:

1 / can the pyo grow in wet hair? (I have long, thick hair and after showering they stay wet for a long time and carrying my child in his arms, his face is often in contact with my hair)

2 / do we have to avoid indoor plants even if we ensure that there is no stagnant water? (I have 8 plants in an area of 25m2)

3 / after breastfeeding my baby, I do not rinse my nipple, could it also be a source of contamination?

4 / are sanitizers products based on essential oils really effective?

5 / does our heated between 24 and 28 degrees celsius house promote bacterial growth?

Thank you


Answer
Hello

You must know, as we say on ECORN regularly, that the "risk ZERO" does not exist!
Contamination is still possible and unpredictable even if the conditions of hygiene are met! You should not feel guilty.

Here are some answers to your questions:
1: Nothing has been published about this but it seems unlikely that your own hair can colonize your child
2: You can enjoy your indoor plants by properly washing your hands after handling and avoiding your child go play in pots and vases!
3: Wiping the nipple after breastfeeding is simple to perform
4: There are few studies on this topic and cystic fibrosis, but the last article in the magazine "Que Choisir" [French journal] informs us of the disadvantages of such use of spray and aerosol
Nothing beats a daily ventilationof the house living rooms.
5: Bacterial growth is related to the temperature and humidity. Dry air at 30 ° C limit bacterial growth but is less recommended for respiratory insufficient people. The ideal temperature in a room is around 16-18 ° C

Here are the tips often published in ECORN about hygiene at home:
ecorn-cf.eu/index.php?id=65&L=8&tx_expertadvice_pi1%5Bshowitem%5D=1175&tx_expertadvice_pi1%5Bsearch%5D=hygiene


sincerely
Yann Kerneur

25.11.2014