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What Causes Severe Secretions In Premature Infants?

I have a premature baby that has tons of secretions that need suctioned. She tested positive in the NICU for stenotrophomonas after her tubing tested positive for it. She has cough on and off. I am trying to figure out why she may be having so much secretions even after being on antibiotics, etc....any thoughts?
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

S. maltophilia is very notorious organisms for resistant to routinely prescribed antibiotics.

Premature infant and ventilator in it is the most common cause of infection and secretion amongst new born baby.

I advice you to take your secretion culture and sensitivity done. Because this organism is inherently resistant to routinely prescribed antibiotics.

Once the antibiogram is available you can take the treatment accordingly to the baby. Please consult the pediatrics doctors before taking the drug.

Please maintain good oral hygiene to the baby. It is equally important as taking antibiotics.

Please continue the breast feeding to the baby. It also provides good immune support to the baby.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
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What Causes Severe Secretions In Premature Infants?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. S. maltophilia is very notorious organisms for resistant to routinely prescribed antibiotics. Premature infant and ventilator in it is the most common cause of infection and secretion amongst new born baby. I advice you to take your secretion culture and sensitivity done. Because this organism is inherently resistant to routinely prescribed antibiotics. Once the antibiogram is available you can take the treatment accordingly to the baby. Please consult the pediatrics doctors before taking the drug. Please maintain good oral hygiene to the baby. It is equally important as taking antibiotics. Please continue the breast feeding to the baby. It also provides good immune support to the baby. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM