October 14, 2024
Tatum’s blood cultures turned positive early this morning with a bacteria called streptococcus pneumoniae. Usually the cause for meningitis, pneumonia and sinus infections, this one again didn’t come from her central line, but from enemy number one…her body. And it’s another new one.
A CT today ruled out sinus infection, lungs are clear and she doesn’t have meningitis, so the source really isn’t obvious. But the treatment would all be the same. Antibiotics were switched today getting Tate off the constant Benadryl which was a welcome change.
Tate slept much of the day missing out on visits with Keira, Tim and Grama Sandy, but was awake this evening to catch Tori, Cole and Ruffles.