Madeline Anglin by Madeline Anglin https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1 Pseudomonas aeruginosa en-us 2020-12-07 02:32:27 UTC 2024-12-08 22:05:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f915.png Name of Pathogen manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992628723      Pseudomonas
     aeruginosa]]> 2020-12-07 02:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992628723 Name of Disease manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629149 Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause a variety of diseases and ailments, such as
  • urinary tract infection
  • respiratory system infections
  • dermatitis
  • soft tissue infections
  • bacteremia
  • bone & joint infections
  • gastrointestinal infections
  • & a variety of systemic infections
P. aeruginosa is a common hospital-acquired infection, as there are numerous reservoirs for it to incubate: disinfectants, respiratory equipment, food, sinks, taps, and mops (as it thrives in moist environments).  

]]> 2020-12-07 02:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629149 Symptoms manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629270 Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections can develop in different parts of the body, including the:
  • lungs
  • eyes & ears
  • skin
  • blood
  • bones & joints
  • urinary tract
  • & heart valves
Symptoms can vary depending on which part of the body id infected. Overall symptoms can include:
  • fever, swelling, tenderness
  • low blood pressure
  • yellowing of the skin
  • rapid heartbeat
  • trouble breathing
  • itchy/irritated hair follicles (folliculitis)
  • ear problems (swelling, pain, hearing loss, itching, discharge)
  • sinus problems
  • pain/other issues when urinating
  • eye issues (especially from contacts)
  • purple-black spots on the skin surrounded by a red ring
The initial diagnosis of P. aeruginosa depends on isolation and laboratory identification. It is identified on the basis of its Gram morphology, inability to ferment lactose, a positive oxidase reaction, its fruity odor, and its ability to grow at 42 degrees Celsius.  
]]> 2020-12-07 02:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629270 Prevention manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629379 There are a multitude of prevention methods when it comes to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections:

Those who often go to pools or hot tubs should:
  • avoid any hot tubs/pools that look dirty or might not have enough chlorine in them.
  • remove & clean swimwear as soon as you get out of a pool/hot tub.
  • don’t wear contacts when swimming or soaking.
Those who wear contacts should:
  • clean contacts regularly & properly store them in contact solution.
Hospital staff should:
  • wash hands often.
  • wear gloves and masks.
  • clean patient rooms, nurse carts, food trays, & blood pressure cuffs.
When you or someone in your home has had this infection:
  • clean contaminated surfaces.
  • wash contaminated clothes and sheets with hot water.
Everyone should follow these rules for good hygiene:
  • wash hands often with soap & water.
  • cough or sneeze into a tissue.
]]> 2020-12-07 02:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629379 Who Gets It? How Is It Acquired? manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629573 Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause disease in plants and animals (humans included). It is typically acquired from the environment (e.g. soil, water, and other moist locations). Typically, P. aeruginosa affects those who are immunocompromised, such as those suffering cystic fibrosis, burn patients, and cancer patients. ]]> 2020-12-07 02:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629573 Classification manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629767
  • Binomial Name: Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Domain: Bacteria
  • Phylum: Probacteria
  • Class: Gammaproteobacteria
  • Order: Pseudomonadales
  • Family: Pseudomonadaceae
  • Genus: Pseudomonas
  • Species Group: Pseudomonas aeruginosa group
  • Species: P. aeruginosa
    • ]]>     2020-12-07 02:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629767     Image 2: manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629880 Pseudomonas aeruginosa as shown in pigment production, its growth on a cetrimide agar plate, its results in the oxidase test, plaque formation, and its Gram stain test results.
    [Image showcases various test results for the pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There is pigment production, growth on cetrimide agar, the oxidase test, plaque formation, and Gram stain.]]]>     2020-12-07 02:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992629880     Treatment manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992630000 If symptoms are show, a health provider will take a blood sample, or other body fluid, and send it for a lab test to confirm the bacteria to help determine which medication is best suited. Oral or IV-induced antibiotics are the most commonly used methods of treatment. Topic creams are used to treat skin infections, while ear/eye drops are used to treat the ear and eye infections respectively. Certain areas of P. aeruginosa infection, such as folliculitis, go away without treatment, while others can require a combination of medicines. ]]> 2020-12-07 02:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992630000 Description manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992630184 Pseudomonas aeruginosa is described as a common encapsulated, Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium. It is primarily a nosocomial pathogen (common causative pathogen). According to the CDC, the overall rate of occurrence of P. aeruginosa infections in U.S. hospitals averages about 0.4% (4 per 1000 discharges). It is the fourth most commonly-isolated nosocomial pathogen accounting for 10.1% of all hospital-acquired infections. 
    This pathogen has an incubation period of 24-72 hours.]]>     2020-12-07 02:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992630184     Image 1: manglin7 https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992630286 Pseudomonas aeruginosa as shown in a Petri dish on nutrient agar. The streak plate method of colonial isolation has been used.
    [Image shows a hand holding up a Petri dish containing the pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The streak plate method of isolation has been used on a nutrient agar plate.]]]>     2020-12-07 02:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/manglin7/vx83w6auuadq7vo1/wish/992630286