Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Nosocomial Pathogens
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Where is Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly found?

  • In medical equipment
  • In the air and on surfaces
  • In the human digestive system
  • In soil and water (correct)
  • Which type of bacterium is Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

  • Encapsulated, Gram-positive, aerobic–facultatively anaerobic
  • Non-encapsulated, Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic
  • Encapsulated, Gram-negative, aerobic–facultatively anaerobic (correct)
  • Non-encapsulated, Gram-negative, aerobic–facultatively anaerobic
  • What type of infections can Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause?

  • Infections in the digestive system only
  • Infections in the urinary system only
  • Infections in the blood, lungs (pneumonia), or other parts of the body after surgery (correct)
  • Skin infections only
  • How do resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa spread in healthcare settings?

    <p>From one person to another through contaminated hands, equipment, or surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is most at risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections?

    <p>Patients in hospitals, especially those on breathing machines (ventilators) with devices such as catheters with wounds from surgery or burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

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