how is Pseudomonas aeruginosa or P. aeruginosa spread? and what are possible threats to ppl in the u.s?

Answer 1

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is spread by direct contact with the organism on a contaminated surface, instrument, or other object.

It is a bacteria, not a virus. It is not spread by sneeze droplets like influenza, however it can live in any moisture for as long as the moisture is present.

Pseudomonas can cause infection if it gets into the wrong place at the wrong time.
It can be found in urinary tract infections, pneumonia, wound infections, etc.

We've isolated it from surgical instruments, nurses medicine carts, dietary food surfaces, hospital administration board room tables and IV solutions, just to mention a few.

It is especially adept at contaminating high-calorie, high-fat (TPN) solutions as well as dextrose and normal saline IV solutions.

It can be successfully treated in the majority of cases, although resistant strains are commonly encountered.

The major threat is as a secondary invader.
The skin is a great barrier to the bacteria, however a wound or other trauma situation can give this organism a foothold to begin an infection.

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how is Pseudomonas aeruginosa or P. aeruginosa spread? and what are possible threats to ppl in the u.s?

Answer 3

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and P. aeruginosa are the same organism. We call it PA. It's an opportunistic bacteria and rarely causes infection in healthy people. It can become a problem if it has way to enter the body through skin that is not intact or in those with compromised immune systems. All PA infections are treated and potentially curable. It is not a threat.

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Answer 5

this answered most of our questions except one. how is it killed on surfaces? will bleach or the like be used as a cleaning agent?