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MRSA because of azithromycin
Dear expert team, I suffer from CF with chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization. My physician advised me to take azithromycin 250mg daily permanently. I feel a positive effect of this. However I fear, that it comes to a colonization of the lung with MRSA because of this. Is there any data ...
14.05.2014
What is the best disinfectant for swimming pools
Hello, I have got my answer that the use of a SPA Jacuzzi was not recommended in CF, so I'll guide me to purchase a pool and I would like to know what product (chlorine, bromide ....) is the most effective for Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other bacteria cordially
12.05.2014
Side effects of the treatment against Pseudomonas
What are the usual side effects of the treatment against pseudomonas, or is there a chance that the levels of platelets will drop due to the treatment in an immunosuppressed patient?
12.05.2014
Aquarium
Hello, is an aquarium at home dangerous for CF patients as there is the possibility of Pseudomonas contamination? Thank you for answer.
12.05.2014
Wet home
Hello, I have a little 5-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis, this summer we want to go on holiday next to Pornic (44) where my grandparents have a small house but we sleep in the bungalow (it’s an old garage). They live 50 meters from the sea, the bungalow is wet, they put regular anti-humidity ...
12.05.2014
SPA and cystic fibrosis
Hello, I am 33 years old and I have CF and I would like to buy a SPA to put in my garden, I wanted to know if there was an indication against. If there is not, what product to treat water is the best: bromine, chlorine etc.? Thank you.
12.05.2014
Swimming with Pseudomonas
Dear ladies and gentlemen, can a CF patient go swimming in a pool if he has Pseudomonas? Thanks and best regards,
15.04.2014
Swimming
My son (aged 7) is due to start swimming with school in January. The pool used by the school is not chlorinated but the water is cleaned by ultra-violet light. Would this pose any infection risk for someone with CF? Thank you.
08.04.2014
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Hello, My 3 old-year daughter is colonized with Pseudomonas aeruginosa for 1 year. She is treated by intravenous antibiotics (ceftazidime + tobramycine) every 3 months. May the Pseudomonas aeruginosa become resistant to this treatment ? If yes, how long is it to be resistant? In case of ...
08.04.2014
hot tubs, jacuzzi, spa baths
We need to explain to friends why our grandsons (11 and 14) are not allowed to go into hot tubs, jacuzzis, spa baths etc. Please could you recommend research documents (if any) or any written material to help us put this danger to our grandsons over clearly to anyone who may have care for ...
24.03.2014
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