Question 1

what is pseudomonas putida? how it can affect humans?

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A bacteria in soil: Pseudomonas putida is a bacteria, and is a very common germ that lives in soil and freshwater environments all over the world. It plays a very important role in the decomposition that drives the carbon cycle. It's reported that p. Putida can break down many types of hydrocarbons and organic toxins. In that manner, p. Putida helps clean up our environment.

Question 2

my mom has pseudomonas putida infection in lungs. what are the ways a human can contract this infection?

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By having bad luck..: P. Putida is a very common germ that lives in soil and freshwater environments all over the world. Many types of bacteria are in soil. Sometimes, people who work around soil can get sick from inhaling germs from soil, compost, dust thrown into the air during outdoors work, etc... Soil germs can also enter through skin wounds. Doctors can evaluate to see what antibiotics are needed for treatment.

Question 3

what's the inflammation that causing pseudomonas aeriginosa?

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Bacterial infection: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacteria found in the environment that can cause infection.
It is the presence of the foreign bodies ( the bacteria) that causes the body's immune system to attack and destroy the bacteria. This produces inflammation and often pain in the area of the infection. 
Treating the infection with medication destroys the bacteria and helps improve the inflammation.

Question 4

what is a pseudomonas infection?

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Bacterial infection: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative rod bacteria that can cause infection of the body, usually the lungs or skin.  It is often seen in patients with chronic medical conditions or those that have a suppressed immune function from another disease.

Question 5

meningocele, pseudomonas and hydrocephalus?

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Unsure: I'm not sure if there's a question here or if you're talking about the three of these together.  If so, it would be a very difficult situation to treat.  If you have a specific question, please re-send.

Question 6

what do you know about pseudomonas infections?

Accepted Answer

Vague question: Usually pseudomonas infections are seen in hospitals, or with chronic open wounds. With burns or open wounds, the initial infection may be staph or strep, but if antibiotics are given, a pseudomonas infection may develop. Appropriate antibiotics usually eradicate the infection.

Question 7

what is the definition of pseudomonas aeruginosa?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Pseudomonas is a gram negative rod(classification of bacteria).
When we see it , it is usually in the hospital in wound infections. It is usually treated successfully with dressing changes and antibiotics.

Question 8

how prevalent is pseudomonas aeruginosa in the us?

Accepted Answer

Varies: This bacteria is a relatively common cause of hospital acquired infections. It is also an important cause of infection in patients with cystic fibrosis. To get an idea of how common in hospitalized patients it is seen in up to 4/1000 patient discharges from the hospital and is responsible for about 10% of hospital acquired infections.

Question 9

can monobactams work to treat pseudomonas aeruginosa?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Monobactams are drugs chemically similar to the penicillins. The only commercially available monobactam in the United States is a drug called aztreonam, it is effective against some strains of pseudomonas but not all. Because of this it is more of a second choice agent in those who can not take drugs that have greater efficacy because of allergies etc.

Question 10

why would a 4 year old be diagnosis w pseudomonas from a sputum culture?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: Pseudomonas causes lung infections, including pneumonia. Children with cystic fibrosis are especially susceptible to pseudomonas infections. It would be prudent to discuss with the child's doctor.

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