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pseudomonas
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| definition of pseudomonas | disparate group, opportunist pathogen, resistance to antibacterials |
| which species of pseudomonas which is the only common pathogen | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| habitat of pseudomonas | mostly saprophytic in water and soil |
| morphology of pseudomonas | gram negatives, motile with polar flagella, |
| capsule making abilitiy of pseudomonas | may produce capsules |
| atomosphere conditions of pseudomonas | obligate aerobes |
| temperature requirements of pseudomonas | wide temp range |
| media requirements of pseudomonas | non fastidious, special media to demonstrate pigment production |
| colonial morphology of pseudomonas is similar to what other bacteria | enterobacteriaceae but smaller |
| special biochemical reaction of pseudomonas | oxidative, oxidase positive |
| what is antigenic structures are used for identification of pseudomonas | phage typing and pyocin typing; serotypes not commonly used |
| what is the mode of entry from pseudomonas | opportunistic therefore various |
| site of multiplication and invasiveness for pseudomonas | various sites but not very invasive after infection |
| host factors for pseudomonas aeruginosa | rarely affects healthy tissues |
| describe pseudomonas aeruginosa in terms of host factors | it is an opportunist that takes advantage of damaged tissues and host depilitated by intercurrent diease, immunodeficiency, and reduced normal flora |
| what are the virulence factors of pseudomonas | exotoxins, endotoxin, capsule, pili |
| what are pseudomonas aeruginosa most common manifestations in dogs | otitis and cystitis |
| what are pseudomonas aeruginosa most common manifestations in mares | metritis and conjunctivitis |
| what are pseudomonas aeruginosa manifestations in sheep | dermatitis in form of 'fleece rot' |
| manifestation of pseudomonas aeruginosa in human | contaminant of burn wounds and IVF |
| what is the epidemiology of pseudomonas | associated with water and other fluids |
| method of diagnosis of pseudomonas | isolation and identification |
| resistance level of pseudomonas | resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants |
| which antibiotics may pseudomonas be sensitive to | gentamicin, carbenicillin, quinolones, and polymyxins |