Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Also known as:  Blue Pus Bacillus;  P. aeruginosa

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a species of gram-negative, aerobic rod Pseudomonas Detrimental Bacteria.  It is found in soil, Water and commonly in clinical specimens such as Wounds, infected Burn lesions and Urinary Tract Infections.  It is the underlying cause of blue pus.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is regarded as the epitome of an opportunistic pathogen of humans.  It almost never infects uncompromised tissues, yet there are very few Tissues that it cannot infect if the tissue defenses are compromised in some manner.

 The overall incidence of Pseudomonasaeruginosa infections in USA hospitals averages approximately 0.4 percent (4 per 1000 discharges), and it is the fourth most commonly-isolated nosocomial pathogen accounting for 10% of all hospital-acquired infections.

Cardiovascular System

 Pseudomonas aeruginosa may cause Endocarditis.

Digestive System

 Pseudomonas aeruginosa may cause Gastroenteritis.

Ears/Hearing

 Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the predominant microorganism in some cases of Otitis Externa.  Pseudomonas aeruginosa is infrequently found in the normal Ear, but often inhabits the external auditory canal in association with injury, maceration, inflammation, or wet and humid conditions.

Excretory System

 Pseudomonas aeruginosa may cause Urinary Tract Infections.