{"id":104856,"date":"2021-05-09T08:30:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T08:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=104856"},"modified":"2023-11-22T05:40:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T05:40:16","slug":"pseudomonas-aeruginosa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/pseudomonas-aeruginosa\/","title":{"rendered":"Pseudomonas aeruginosa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A species of pathogenic bacteria which can cause severe ulceration of the cornea (also called P. pyocyanea).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Produces green-blue pigment (pyocyanine) on culture and in wound pus\u2014hence the alternative name. Yellow pigment (fluorescein) may also be apparent. Gelatin-liquefying, ferments only glucose. Occurs as a pathogen in urine, burns, wounds etc., often with other bacteria. Growing pseudomonas produce an antibiotic substance (pyocyanase) inhibitory to some other bacteria.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A pathogenic bacterium of the genus pseudomonas rod-like, motile gram-negative bacteria that occurs in pus from wounds and is associated with urinary tract infections. The bacteria mostly live in soil and decomposing organic matter, and help to recycle nitrogen in nature. Most of the bacteria in this genus are harmless to humans.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A species that produces a distinctive blue-green pigment, grows readily in water, and may cause life-threatening infections in humans, including nosocomial pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis. It may also cause folliculitis, malignant otitis externa, and skin infections in patients who have suffered burns.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>One of several common bacteria that can cause nail infection.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-bqlzq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm gizmo:pb-9 dark:bg-gray-800 gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-[#444654] gizmo:dark:bg-transparent sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-63\">\n<div class=\"p-4 gizmo:py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-[40rem] gizmo:xl:max-w-[48rem] xl:max-w-3xl } group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full gap-3 gizmo:gap-0\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c90dacfe-4f50-4f8d-a0b9-a90a872ec4b9\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A gram-negative bacterium known for producing pyocyanin and fluorescein, substances that contribute to the &#8220;blue pus&#8221; seen in certain suppurative infections. It is a primary agent in severe, often fatal infections, typically affecting the urinary tract, wounds, abscesses, or the bloodstream. This bacterium can also cause eye infections, particularly in contact lens users.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A species of pathogenic bacteria which can cause severe ulceration of the cornea (also called P. pyocyanea). Produces green-blue pigment (pyocyanine) on culture and in wound pus\u2014hence the alternative name. Yellow pigment (fluorescein) may also be apparent. Gelatin-liquefying, ferments only glucose. Occurs as a pathogen in urine, burns, wounds etc., often with other bacteria. 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