What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
Feb 22, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative, aerobic bacillus, also known as the causative agent of green pus infection, which is an infectious disease. Most Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria exist in soil, dust, water, and the intestines of a few individuals; they can also transiently colonize the anus, genitalia, armpits, and external auditory canal. Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is a very serious contagious disease that, if not treated promptly, can be life-threatening.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative, aerobic bacillus, also known as the causative agent of Pseudomonas infection, which is an infectious disease.
Most Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria exist in soil, dust, water, and the intestines of some humans. They can also temporarily colonize the anus, genital area, armpits, and external auditory canal. Infections typically occur in weakened or immunocompromised hospitalized patients. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major cause of severe burn infections and can also lead to infections in areas such as the external ear canal and umbilicus. Common clinical manifestations include fever, redness, swelling, heat, pain, and functional impairment, along with conditions such as otitis media, urethritis, and gastroenteritis.
Under medical guidance, antibiotics such as clarithromycin tablets, roxithromycin tablets, and azithromycin tablets—known to have some sensitivity against Gram-negative bacilli—may be used. For cephalosporin antibiotics, third-generation or higher cephalosporins are recommended, such as cefoperazone injection or ceftriaxone injection.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a highly drug-resistant bacterium; once infected, it is difficult to eradicate. This infection is a very serious communicable disease, and if not treated promptly, it may be life-threatening.
