Pseudomonadaceae

Question 1

Is Pseudomonas aeruginosa gram negative or positive

Answer 1

• Negative

Question 2

What is unique of Pseudomonas aeruginosa flagella

Answer 2

• Polar flagella

Question 3

Is Pseudomonas aeruginosa aerobic or anarobic

Answer 3

• Strictly aerobic

Question 4

What does it mean when P. aeruginosa is described as Opportunistic

Answer 4

• Exploits failings in host defences to initiate infection

Question 5

Name some infections of P. aeruginosa

Answer 5

• Respiratory infections
• CNS infections
• Ear, eye infections
  -Urinary tract infections
  -Endocarditis
• Bone and joint infections
  -Gastrointestinal
  -Skin and soft tissue