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Are COPD And MS Related To Haemophilus Parainfluenza?

Hello. My mom has been sick with a bad cough, loss of appetite and weight loss for months. No one had answers for us so We had her do a sputum sample. Finally, they found something out and said there was haemophilus parainfluenza. She has COPD and MS as well. How long is it contagious and is it related to COPD? Will the MS impact the situation at all? Thanks
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Researchers have found a microbial protein from the Haemophilus influenza pathogen that is recognized by antibodies in a subpopulation of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Haemophilus influenza is an opportunistic pathogen that is commonly associated with upper respiratory infections in humans. Related to para influenza is very less, but it may affect more in young age and Immunocompromised patients. Need to take vaccine to prevent further attacks. It may affect individual with in one week of infection. exact time for infectious period not know n , individual may infectious until viral present in nasopharynx. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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Are COPD And MS Related To Haemophilus Parainfluenza?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Researchers have found a microbial protein from the Haemophilus influenza pathogen that is recognized by antibodies in a subpopulation of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Haemophilus influenza is an opportunistic pathogen that is commonly associated with upper respiratory infections in humans. Related to para influenza is very less, but it may affect more in young age and Immunocompromised patients. Need to take vaccine to prevent further attacks. It may affect individual with in one week of infection. exact time for infectious period not know n , individual may infectious until viral present in nasopharynx. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.