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Where is Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly found?
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?
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?
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?
How do resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa spread in healthcare settings?
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Who is most at risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections?
Who is most at risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections?
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