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Diagnostic Microbiology - Bailey & Scott's, Chapter 21
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Diagnostic Microbiology - Bailey & Scott's, Chapter 21
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Diagnostic Microbiology - Bailey & Scott's,Chapter 21
Habitat of Pseudomonas aeruginosa - ANS-Environment
Survives well in domestic environments
How is Pseudomonas aeruginosa transmitted? - ANS-Via ingestion or exposure to
contaminated food, water or medical devices.
Burkholderia cepacia habitat - ANS-Found in the environment
May colonize respiratory tract of patients with cystic fibrosis
How is Burkholderia cepacia transmitted? - ANS-Exposure to medical devices
Burkholderia pseudomallei habitat - ANS-Tropic and subtropical climates
How is Burkholderia pseudomallei transmitted? - ANS-Via inhalation or direct
inoculation through mucosa
Burkholderia mallei is an agent - ANS-of glanders in horses
What is Burkholderia mallei associated with? - ANS-Close animal contact
Pseudomonas aeruginosa characteristics - ANS-Opportunistic pathogen causes
community or hospital-acquired infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence factors include: - ANS-Exotoxin A
Endotoxins
Proteolytic enzymes (elastase, exoenzymes S and T)
Alginate
Pili
Intrinsic resistance to many antimicrobial agents
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections - community acquired - ANS-Community Acquired:
Folliculitis
Otitis externa
Eye infections
Osteomyelitis
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