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Re: psuedomonis
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 14:35:07 -0600 (CST)
I am very sorry to hear about your mother. I too has a pseudomonas
infection that took 7 months to get rid of and 3 months of constant
antibiotics, but it was not contagious. I wish you well and strength in
this difficult time.
At Mon, 1 Apr 2002, Robin wrote:
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>At Mon, 01 Apr 2002, Mary wrote:
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>>Hi, my name is Mary, and my mom is dying of cancer, but has contracted
>>psuedomonis. What is it exctly?
>>I am flying to Chicago in a few days to see her, and would like to know
>>if it contagious, and any other information you can provide me.
>>I am worried sick about her.
>>Sincerely, Mary L. Strader
>
>Mary,
>
>Pseudomonas is usually a hospital acquired infection. It is not
>contagious to you unless you touch the area infected. Does your mother
>have some sort of indwelling catheter for chemo treatments, IV meds,
>etc.? If so, Pseudomonas is rather common with these lines. If your Mom
>is hospitalized often or goes to a clinic setting, it can be passed by
>the nurses from patient to patient by inadequate hand washing.
>
>If you go to the CDC's website, you will find information on
>Pseudomonas. I have had it myself, and it is a tough bug to fight.
>
>I am sorry to hear about your Mom. I hope she is being kept
>comfortable.
>
>--
>Robin
>
>--
>Robin
>
>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional.
>Please consult your with your own MD for advice and treatment.
>No private emails, please.
>
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