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Posted on 8/29/14 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 8/29/14 at 5:21 pm
Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia.
They just told my dad that this is what is infecting his lungs. Seems to be another hospital borne bacteria infection like Staff. I haven't been able to find much info about it. Obviously, I'm hoping its treatable. Dad has a bad heart to begin with and probably got it on one of his many visits to the hospital.
TIA.
They just told my dad that this is what is infecting his lungs. Seems to be another hospital borne bacteria infection like Staff. I haven't been able to find much info about it. Obviously, I'm hoping its treatable. Dad has a bad heart to begin with and probably got it on one of his many visits to the hospital.
TIA.
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Posted on 8/29/14 at 5:27 pm to Aubie Spr96
Posted on 8/29/14 at 5:30 pm to Aubie Spr96
Posted on 8/30/14 at 7:13 am to Aubie Spr96
As a young doctor, I have never heard of this bug. I just read some information about it, though, and it looks like a relative of the bacteria "pseudomonas"; I have seen a few cases of this. You are right, in that they are typically hospital born. There are a few specific antibiotics that should work, but they will have to culture and check sensitivities to make sure. Has your father been intubated prior to this illness?
Either way, I wish you and your father the best.
Either way, I wish you and your father the best.
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