Question 1

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 2

what do you know about pseudomonas infections?

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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 3

is it possible that pseudomonas found in semen culture be responsible for my prostatitis symptoms? do you consider pseudomonas as dangerous infection?

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Possible: If you have prostatitis symptoms and a properly collected specimen of seminal fluid was obtained then this bacteria could be the culprit. Many infections have the potential of being dangerous, and you should be approppriately treated with antibiotics.

Question 4

can amikacin nebulization be used to treat pseudomonas infection?

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Amikacin nebulizatio: Yes it has been and can be used to treat pseudomonas infection.

Question 5

is ceftazidime for the treatment of the "pseudomonas infection" in the ear?

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Otitis externa: Pseudomonas is a common cause of swimmer's ear or otitis externa and is usally treated topically,  however, in diabetics and some immunocompromised people, the organism invades into the temporal bone of the skull and then is treated with systemic antimicrobials such as ceftazidime.

Question 6

can good hygiene prevent pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Pseudomonas can be transmitted differently - contact exposure, airborne. Also, it may live on some of us without causing any disease, but when local immunity diminishes, it may start causing a problem. Skin infections caused by pseudomonas mandate usual hygiene measures such as hand washing, using protective wear, disposal of infected materials etc. But not 100% guarantee of protection.

Question 7

i have lupus and  pseudomonas sinus infection  should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics...: Make sure you take antibiotic treatment for that. I assume you most likely have been seen and possibly prescribe something already. It is not uncommon for people that suffer of immunosuppressive conditions like lupus to be infected with pseudomonas. Make sure you finish treatment as prescribe and if no signs of improvement in 2-3 days after tx started follow up with your doctor.

Question 8

will buying medical grade honey help prevent pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Although there are some studies that show that honey can kills some bacteria. I would recommend seeing your doctor for antibiotics.

Question 9

can probiotics prevent pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics Use: There is no evidence that probiotics can prevent a pseudomonas infection.

Question 10

how does phosphate trigger pseudomonas aeruginosa infections?

Accepted Answer

By changing genes: This is not completely understood, but there is experimental evidence from animal experiments and such, that the pseudomonas grown in a low phosphate environment will respond on changes in what genes the germ activates. These changes lead the bacteria to make chemicals that increase its ability to grow and cause damage. In patients with low phosphate levels this may mean > risk  of  infection.

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