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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa - Articles
Synergy between Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
by
CFMama
Posted
Mon 15 Feb 2010 3:10pm
. Since his lungs sounded healthy at his clinic visit and he appears healthyhe will remain untreated for now.
Synergy between Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
There have been studies that have concluded the presence of Staphylococcus aureus decreases the rate of infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Nathan's pediatric nurse K also explained
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pseudomonas aeruginosa 101
by
CFMama
Posted
Fri 07 Aug 2009 12:19pm
This is a compilation of my knowledge of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There is a lot of misinformation and outdated research pertaining to Cystic Fibrosis on the internet so you must be careful what you read. If you would like to learn more about Cystic Fibrosis I suggest you visit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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What You Need to Know About Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (PA)
by
Lauren B.
Posted
Mon 25 Aug 2008 7:27pm
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa , commonly referred to in the cystic fibrosis community as simply "PA," is one of the most prevalent and difficult pathogens to eradicate... and are otherwise healthy, P. aeruginosa will not affect them. P. aeruginosa is often referred to as a "water bug" because of it's ability to survive and grow in moist environments
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Most recent sputum culture (bonus video)
by
CFMama
Posted
Wed 02 Dec 2009 6:56am
Dr. A just informed me that although Nathan's most recent sputum culture did not grow pseudomonas aeruginosa, it did grow pseudomonas putida. Apparently this strain is not as serious as pseudomonas aeruginosa because it does not generally become mucoid. Nonetheless, to be on the safe side, Dr. A reccommended we treat it with 2 weeks of oral Cipro
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Trach delayed by pseudomonas
by
Catherine
Posted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm
Update: The infection is pseudomonas, although not pneumonia in his lungs, but growing in his ET (endotrachial) tube, the same pseudomonas which lead to his admission... extubations, planned trach... pseudomonas. Groundhog Day?
So, the trachial tube which gives him a passage to breath caused damage to his trachea which has lead to a trachial
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Dear Mr & Mrs Pseudomonas
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Feeding problems
Posted
Mon 08 Nov 2010 3:15pm
I appreciate that you have been incredibly satisfied with your lengthy stay, so much so that you have moved your family into the property, but I now feel that the time has come for you to find alternative accommodation.
You are hereby informed that you have 7 days to vacate the premises that you are currently residing in which is the legal pro ...
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Pseudomonas
by
Nathan L.
Posted
Tue 01 Dec 2009 10:00pm
Just a quick update to let you know that Tricia's recent lung issues are due to a pseudomonas infection, a common bacteria that tends to plague many CF patients. She was in the hospital for just a few days, home in plenty of time for Thanksgiving, and feeling back to normal now, on home IV's for another week.
Thanks for your prayers! BTW, The Blind
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Pseudomonas is a B*tch
by
Jessica Muir
Posted
Sun 28 Feb 2010 1:53pm
able to taste the infection/Pseudomonas. Since TOBI is only every other month, there's 2 months out of this period without TOBI or anything to fight off the lovely Psuedomanas
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Zoe cultured Pseudomonas for the first time
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Jada ..
Posted
Wed 30 Jul 2008 12:00am
The dreaded call came yesterday...Zoe has cultured PA for the first time. I got off the phone and cried. Then I got pissed...pissed at cf.
I guess what really gets you is...your floating along thinking, wow, it has been 7 months since she has been in the hospital, we are doing good! Then SLAP!! right in the face.
Yeah, sure she has been o ...
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