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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Research Paper

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The bacteria, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, is gram- negative. This means it is does not have a violet stain. It is also considered a bacillus bacteria. Pseudomonas aeruginosa can be strictly found in aerosols, this means it is compressed in pressure and released into a fine spray. Research has been made and found that this bacterium harms a lot of plants, animals, but mainly humans in such case. In some cases, researchers that are researching this bacterium have noted that it might be airborne, but no records have been reported. The type of transmission this bacterium can have is coming in contact with water that can be contaminated, which can be lying anywhere that has not been touched; however, a bigger transmission process is our skin. When we …show more content…

This bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can have a big effect to those who have cancer, since they have a low immune system. Like any other bacteria, this infection does not only have specific symptoms, but multiple regarding the place it comes in contact with. When it is in contact with a wound green, covered pus can be noticeable. This can have a severely impact to the person causing pneumonia. Overall, researchers have found similar effects to other places it comes in contact with, some being fever, nausea, and fatigue. When it comes in contact with our bloodstream it can cause symptoms; such as, chills, confusion, and hallucination. This bacteria may cause pneumonia if it gets severe, which includes symptoms as difficulty breathing and cough with bloody mucus. Having a urinary tract can be painful, and leads to an urge to urinate frequently and bloody urine. Ear infection causes hearing loss and disorientation. One of the main things this bacteria is known for doing is resisting frequently used antibiotics. Some type of medications used to treat P. aeruginosa is gentamicin and carbenicillin. Researchers are looking for an antibiotic and vaccine to resist this bacterium, but none has been in luck so

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