Trevisan bacteria?

I’m afraid the Trevisans are never going to live this one down.  We learned something today that should make for an interesting family reunion because Cindy will surely hold this one over on us for a long time to come.  Unfortunately, we have no defense. It’s medically documented.

I’m talking about a blood bacteria that Cindy’s medical team is bringing out the big guns to attack, called, are you ready? Leptotrichia Trevisanii.  

Honestly, you can’t make this stuff up.

When Infectious disease Dr. Ammar Ali first came across it, he admitted the coincidence was startling and not just because the strain is extremely rare. What are the chances of a bacteria and the patient sharing the same name?  He was quick to add that having a bacteria named after you is not something to be lauded about around the reunion campfire. (Best to vote this one off the island.)

Like all Trevisan's, Leptotrichia Trevisanii is testy but also susceptible to strong antibiotics that have been started while the team submits Cindy to a barrage of tests to determine the source of the bacteria. Cindy’s been a trouper, if not exactly enthusiastic through all the poking and prodding, ingesting, infusing and contributing other "bodily fluids." No dignity whatsoever.

Oh and she also underwent her second biopsy today compliments of an “all Asian” team of nurses, Filipino’s Grace1 and Grace2 lead by Youngmi Kim, from Korea who also did Cindy’s first biopsy on January 23 after which, Cindy told her today, she experienced no pain at all.

“Because I’m THAT good,” joked Youngmi.  We agreed and let all the nurses know how much we appreciated their excellent care of our Cindy.

Back in her room later, we asked for the rounding doctor to stop in. That’s how I finally met Dr. Susanna Gaikazian from CCA who showed up with three residents in tow. I queried her about Cindy’s long term outlook based on all the tests that have already been done.  

“Cautiously optimistic,” was how Dr. Gaikazian put it for Cindy to achieve a stable long term remission.  While we were encouraged by the good doctor’s report, Cindy was understandably weary after a long day so Judy and I made haste to not overstay our visit.

No walk today as Cindy battles a spiking fever and nurses the wound on her hip from the bone biopsy. Also, hair loss has accelerated so those pretty head coverings should be coming out soon.

After a busy day, pray for Cindy to rest up and be bolstered in her spirit and body by the sure and loving hand of the Great Healer himself.

The Lord nurses them when they are sick
   and restores them to health. (Psalm 41:3, NLT)

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