Pseudomonas aeruginosa Flashcards
1
Q
type
A
Gram -ve rod
Aerobic
Highly motile with
multiple flagella
Beta & gamma
hemolytic
Glucose, citrate +
Indole -ve
2
Q
transmission and risk factors
A
Fresh water
sources
Risk:
Burns
Cystic fibrosis
Hospital
acquired
infections
3
Q
presentation
A
Otitis externa: Swimmer’s ear
Necrotizing bronchial
pneumonia in CF pts
Pseudomonas aeruginosa &
Burkholderia cepacia are
bonafide CF pathogens -
abnormal mucus of CF is a
ready made biofilm
4
Q
pathogenesis
A
Produces mucoid colonies on
conventional agar
- 2 pigments: pyocyanin and
Fluorescein giving green color
to colorless media
