Opportunistic infection Flashcards
1
Q
what does nosocomial mean?
A
hospital acquired
2
Q
what are the characteristics of Pseudomonas Aurigenosa/
A
G Neg Rod, Aerobic(mostly)
3
Q
where does Pseudomonas Aurigenosa like to grow
A
wet environments (sinks, vases etc..)
4
Q
in which disease can Pseudomonas Aurigenosa be potentially more virulent
A
Cystic Fibrosis
5
Q
which common superficial places can Pseudomonas Aurigenosa infect?
A
skin: wound infection or ottitus externaeye: keratitis(cornea)
6
Q
how does Pseudomonas Aurigenosa colonize?
A
as a biofilm
7
Q
what is worrying about Pseudomonas Aurigenosa
A
resistance to antibiotics
8
Q
how do biofilms aid bacterial survival?
A
resist mechanical removal and are less visible to the innate immune system
