Today we saw Dr. Newland, Infectious Disease doc who has been caring for Abram through his MRSA (staff) and virus issues. Dr. Newland reiterated that August stool and nasal tests confirm that he no longer is carrying the enterovirus or MRSA. However, in order to be considered "de-colonized" of MRSA and enterovirus, these tests must be run three more times and return with negative results. Our #1 test was today, two more to go. Dr. Newland also discussed with us the neutropenia and his thoughts were to get genetics involved, and that it is now unlikely that the enterovirus is causing the neutropenia since the virus is likely out of Abram's system. He is going to talk with genetics and a genetic resident he knows about possible metabolic tests since it is likely something other than the virus driving Abe's blood count low. He wasn't sure if this is something that can be tested since Abram received a blood transfusion and immunoglobin in the hospital in July. We no longer have to follow up with him or infectious disease unless something returns. Next Monday we see the cardiologist and have another CBC. Can't wait to see what his blood will do this time around barring he no longer has viruses or infections (that we know of anyway.) Keep your fingers crossed that his neutrophils are up and Leukocytes are down!
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adorable pictures, as usual! i can't believe how much he is growing! so glad things continue to get better for all of you. i can't wait till i can come down there and get my picture taken with him! (since we missed out on that last time...hee hee.)
I feel awful that we missed taking pics of you with Abe! I just wasn't thinking! As soon as his blood count is up, you are invited! That would be great if you could come for another visit!
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