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1. Pseudomonas aeruginosa - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557831/
Description: WebAug 8, 2023 · Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative, aerobic, non-spore forming rod that is capable of causing a variety of infections in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts. Its predilection to cause infections among immunocompromised hosts, extreme versatility, antibiotic resistance, and a wide range of dynamic defenses …
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2. Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection | HAI | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/hai/organisms/pseudomonas.html
Description: WebOn this Page. Pseudomonas is a type of bacteria (germ) that is found commonly in the environment, like in soil and in water. Of the many different types of Pseudomonas, the one that most often causes infections in humans is called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections in the blood, lungs (pneumonia), or other parts of the body ...
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3. Pseudomonas - Medical Microbiology - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK8326/
Description: WebThe genus Pseudomonas contains more than 140 species, most of which are saprophytic. More than 25 species are associated with humans. Most pseudomonads known to cause disease in humans are associated with opportunistic infections. These include P aeruginosa, P fluorescens, P putida, P cepacia, P stutzeri, P maltophilia, and P putrefaciens.
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4. Pseudomonas Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/25164-pseudomonas-infection
Description: WebA Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is a condition that can affect your skin, blood, lungs, GI tract and other parts of your body. Pseudomonas bacteria are common in the environment, especially water, soil and produce. Symptoms vary according to where the infection is in your body. Treatment usually includes at least one type of antibiotic.
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5. Pseudomonas - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudomonas
Description: WebPseudomonas is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the family Pseudomonadaceae in the class Gammaproteobacteria. The 313 members of the genus demonstrate a great deal of metabolic diversity and consequently are able to colonize a wide range of niches.
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6. The Epidemiology and Pathogenesis and Treatment of Pseudomonas
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8572145/
Description: WebNov 7, 2021 · Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterial pathogen that is a common cause of nosocomial infections, particularly pneumonia, infection in immunocompromised hosts, and in those with structural lung disease such as cystic fibrosis.
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7. Pseudomonas Infections: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/pseudomonas-infections
Description: WebFeb 1, 2019 · Pseudomonas infections are diseases caused by a bacterium from the genus Pseudomonas. The bacteria are found widely in the environment, such as in soil, water, and plants. They usually do not...
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8. Pseudomonas Infections - Infections - Merck Manual Consumer …
Link: https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/bacterial-infections-gram-negative-bacteria/pseudomonas-infections
Description: WebAny of several types of the gram-negative bacteria Pseudomonas, especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can infect different parts of the body, particularly in people who have serious medical problems or who are hospitalized. Infections range from mild external ones (affecting the ear or hair follicles) to serious internal infections (affecting the ...
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9. Pseudomonas and Related Infections - Infectious Diseases
Link: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/gram-negative-bacilli/pseudomonas-and-related-infections
Description: WebPseudomonas is ubiquitous and favors moist environments. In humans, P. aeruginosa is the most common pathogen, but infection may result from P. paucimobilis, P. putida, P. fluorescens, or P. acidovorans. Other important hospital-acquired pathogens formerly classified as Pseudomonas include Burkholderia cepacia and Stenotrophomonas …
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10. Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: Bacterium Risk Factors and …
Link: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/pseudomonas-infection
Description: WebOct 27, 2022 · Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacteria that's commonly found in the environment, for example in soil and water. It can be spread to people in health care settings through contaminated surfaces,...
