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MRSA?
Coagulase-negative staphylococci (methilcill.resist) were detected in the sputum of my 6 year old daughter (I transcribed this – I heard it for the first time!). Now, I read in your forum that these pathogens give cause for concern. In addition to Zithromax®/acithromycine (she takes 250ml ...
15.11.2010
Risk of infection when participating in social life
How high is the risk of infection for CF patients in different social activities, e.g. cinema, concerts, public transport? Should one generally advise all those who are affected to avoid large gatherings? How high is the risk compared to patients with other diseases (HIV, immunosuppressive therapy ...
11.11.2010
Physiotherapist with chronic bronchitis
Dear CF-Team, Is there a danger for me as a CF patient to get infected by a phystiotherapist, who suffers for years from chronic bronchitis, via the contact in the frame of the physiotherapy? Best regards and many thanks
04.10.2010
Enterobacter cloacae
Hello, I have a 19-month-old daughter with CF. Last week we noticed an infection with her, and a throat swab that was subsequently done at the CF clinic showed that she had enterobacter cloacae. The doctor at the clinic does not want to treat this germ any further. He says it has not been ...
14.09.2010
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Hello, I have CF and am colonized massively with stenotrophomonas maltophilia. My lung function has not improved despite intensive therapy. They say that stenotrophomonas maltophilia is not dangerous, but everything else was ruled out as a reason for the poor lung function. How can ...
14.09.2010
Candida albicans
Can Candida albicans be transmitted from the lungs to the partner by kissing or via other ways?
13.09.2010
Face mask safety
Dear expert team, How far-extensive is the protection of a face mask (3-layer, non-sterile, bacteria filtration performance higher than 98%)? I am particularly thinking of fungus spores (e.g. major amounts of dead wood or similar that have to be moved). Kind regards Susanne (CF/Tx)
07.09.2010
Germ colonization with atypical cystic fibrosis
Hello, is the probability of germ colonization as high in atypical cystic fibrosis (R553x and IVS8-5T-TG12 mutations) as in typical cystic fibrosis? Many thanks. Kind regards C.M.
06.09.2010
Pseudomonas stutzeri in the nose
Dear expert team, Pseudomonas stutzeri was detected sparely in our daughter’s nose. What kind of treatment of this germ, when proven in the nose, do you suggest. Best regards
06.09.2010
Play dough
Does commercially available play dough contain dangerous agents for CF patients? Or is it better to make the play dough by myself? Many thanks!
23.02.2010
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