What symptom did Addie first complain to her mother about?
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What symptom did Addie first complain to her mother about?
That’s what brought us to Tucson, Arizona, in 2013, to find out what happened to Addie Rerecich after she complained to her mother about a pain in her hip.
What did the doctor think was most likely happening to Addie?
2. What did the doctor think was most likely happening to Addie? A. A staph bacterium was causing septic shock.
How long was Addie in the hospital?
three months
She spent three months in the hospital, where her nurses gave her the nickname “Pink Ninja.” Earlier this year, Addie’s body started to reject her lungs. She told her mother and doctors she did not want another transplant. PBS featured Addie in an episode of Frontline.
What did doctors believe Addy was infected with initially?
what did doctors believe Addie was infected with initially? What were her symptoms? Addie had “community-acquired” resistant staph.
What is CRE superbug?
CRE refers to a family of drug-resistant bacteria. They’ve evolved so that most antibiotics cannot kill them, making them into what are known as superbugs. If they get into the bloodstream and cause an infection, CRE germs kill half their victims.
How do you get rid of superbugs?
Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Handle food properly, such as separating raw and cooked food, cooking food thoroughly, and using clean water. Avoid close contact with people who are ill. Make sure your vaccinations are up to date.
How do you prevent superinfection?
To prevent super infections, prevention of viral infections, such as the cold or flu, is key! One of the best ways to protect yourself is with a good hand washing technique. Don’t touch your face, eyes, nose or mouth during the cold and flu season without washing your hands well.
How do you treat superinfections?
Bacterial superinfection should be promptly treated with appropriate antimicrobials, but prophylactic antibiotics to prevent superinfection are of no known value and are therefore not recommended.
What is the general cause of superinfections?
Superinfection may be secondary to local tissue damage inflicted by the virus and depression of cellular immunity. Pneumonia accompanying measles may be caused by direct viral invasion of the lungs or by bacterial superinfection.
