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Mucoid vs. non-mucoid pseudomonas
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They are two different forms of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA).
The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
They are two different forms of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA).
The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
They are two different forms of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA).
The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
They are two different forms of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA).
The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
They are two different forms of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA).
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<br />The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
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<br />I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
<br />
<br />It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
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<br />The term mucoid vs non-mucoid refers to the type of colony that grows when the bacteria is cultured; specifically the muciod produces a 'slime' or mucous coating typically.
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<br />I can't tell you the clinical means that one becomes the other; however, often the mucoid is more difficult to treat. This is commonly due to higher resistance to antibiotics, and a greater likelihood of colonization in the lungs making it difficult to erradicate.
<br />
<br />It is possible to culture both at the same time, our son has for several months now, and as it turns out the non-muciod still responds to 'normal' abx such as Tobi, whereas the muciod strain is highly resistant to all but just a couple of IV abx.
Thanks Tom. Believe our 11 yr. old is culturing two non-mucoid strains. He has been on Cipro for a week but hasn't improved. Likely to be admitted tomorrow to start IV's.
He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
Thanks Tom. Believe our 11 yr. old is culturing two non-mucoid strains. He has been on Cipro for a week but hasn't improved. Likely to be admitted tomorrow to start IV's.
He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
Thanks Tom. Believe our 11 yr. old is culturing two non-mucoid strains. He has been on Cipro for a week but hasn't improved. Likely to be admitted tomorrow to start IV's.
He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
Thanks Tom. Believe our 11 yr. old is culturing two non-mucoid strains. He has been on Cipro for a week but hasn't improved. Likely to be admitted tomorrow to start IV's.
He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
Thanks Tom. Believe our 11 yr. old is culturing two non-mucoid strains. He has been on Cipro for a week but hasn't improved. Likely to be admitted tomorrow to start IV's.
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<br />He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
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<br />He has cultured PA in the past but our main issues have been Non-TB mycobacteria. He doesn't tolerate the Tobi/Amakacin class of drugs due to hearing loss so we are limited on treatment options. He has even had hearing loss on inhaled aminioglycacides.
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Just to add, Azithro apparently breaks down the bio film that mucoid makes which assists the antibiotics to work better.
My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
Just to add, Azithro apparently breaks down the bio film that mucoid makes which assists the antibiotics to work better.
My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
Just to add, Azithro apparently breaks down the bio film that mucoid makes which assists the antibiotics to work better.
My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
Just to add, Azithro apparently breaks down the bio film that mucoid makes which assists the antibiotics to work better.
My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
Just to add, Azithro apparently breaks down the bio film that mucoid makes which assists the antibiotics to work better.
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<br />My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).
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<br />My S has cultured mucoid for a few years now. At times it responds really well to antibiotics and at other times doesnt (but it's difficult to tell how much the diabetes is impacting on that as well).