Pseudomonas Aureginosa Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of organism is ‘Pseudomonas aureginosa’?
A
Gram negative bacillus
2
Q
What kind of pneumonia does ‘Pseudomonas aureginosa’ cause?
A
Hospital acquired pneumonia
3
Q
Incidence of ‘Pseudomonas aureginosa’ pneumonia
A
- immunocompromised patients
- chronic lung disease e.g. cystic fibrosis
4
Q
Characteristic clinical feature of ‘Pseudomonas aureginosa’ acquired pneumonia?
A
Sputum is characteristically green
