Monday, August 07, 2006
So maybe like myself, you are wondering what kind of infection Luke has in his body. Well, to your luck and curiosity I have the answer. Luke has what is called Acinetobacter. Here are some little facts about this bacteria
- common in the environment but are rarely a medical threat to healthy, uninjured persons
- can be acquired by person to person contact, contact with contaminated surfaces, or a result of wounds contaminated with dirt and debris
- some types are resistant to antibiotics and can be severe if the bloodstream becomes infected
- (a-sin-EE-toe-back-ter) found in water, soil and sewage. 25 different kinds
- symptoms are like pneumonia, wound infection- fever, redness, pain and pus
- As of mid-Nov. 2004 approximately 85 patients who served in Iraq have had the bloodstream infection
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Hey Tina
You are doing a GREAT job with your blog. I love reading it every day. It is nice to be updated on what is going on with Lucas. I am sure there are times of diffuculty for you but you see to be holding up well. My husband it also with Lucas's unit. This really hit close to home. I pary for you guys always.
God Bless,
Melissa Gunderson
You are doing a GREAT job with your blog. I love reading it every day. It is nice to be updated on what is going on with Lucas. I am sure there are times of diffuculty for you but you see to be holding up well. My husband it also with Lucas's unit. This really hit close to home. I pary for you guys always.
God Bless,
Melissa Gunderson
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: 8/07/2006 6:30 PM
: 8/07/2006 6:30 PM
Tina,
Thanks for your updates. You are a great writer (ever thought of journalism??) Luke is very lucky to have such a strong, positive woman in his life. Thanks!
Dave Wicker
Thanks for your updates. You are a great writer (ever thought of journalism??) Luke is very lucky to have such a strong, positive woman in his life. Thanks!
Dave Wicker
# posted by : 8/07/2006 8:04 PM
: 8/07/2006 8:04 PM
Hi Tina:
I am Nancy's cousin from Houston. I enjoy reading about Luke's daily progress. We are saying lots of prayers for you all. I am a retired nurse. Maybe you will decide to go back to nursing after this?
Yes, Texans are nice, and you will be craving Tex-mex food within a couple of months. Give Nancy a hug for me, too.
Love and prayers,
Judy Loosley and family
I am Nancy's cousin from Houston. I enjoy reading about Luke's daily progress. We are saying lots of prayers for you all. I am a retired nurse. Maybe you will decide to go back to nursing after this?
Yes, Texans are nice, and you will be craving Tex-mex food within a couple of months. Give Nancy a hug for me, too.
Love and prayers,
Judy Loosley and family
# posted by : 8/07/2006 9:37 PM
: 8/07/2006 9:37 PM
Great to hear that have a handle on the infection. Man it sure is nice that Luke has you at his bedside for support and to keep the rest of the world posted on his condition. Keep up the great work. We are still praying very hard for Luke and all of you that are going through this. Keep the chins up and God Bless You All. By the way have you gotten a box of Poptarts yet?
Cory and Mary Orvik
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Cory and Mary Orvik
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