pseudomonas aerugionsa

Question 1

1)general feature
2)toxin
3)disease

Answer 1

1)Gram- rod, oxidase+, catalase+, obligate aerobe, seen in water sources, grape like odor, produce pyocyanin and pyoverdin what give wound and agar blue and green color
2)Exotoxin A(EF-2 inhibitor), Endotoxin, phospholipase 3 and other protease and type 3 secretion system.
3)Pneumonia(nosocomial , in cystic fibrosis(biofilms due to glycocalyx) and immunocompromised, most common cause of VAP), sepsis, Ecthyma gangrenosum, UTI( indwelling catheter), Osteomyelitis (Diabetic and IV drug users),
otitis externa( swimming ), endocarditis(IV drug users), skin infection and corneal ulcer (burn associated cellulitis , swimming pool and hot tub- folliculitis in healthy individuals )