Bacterial Pathogenesis of Pseudomonas

Abstract

The pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas, is considered an opportunistic pathogen and is commonly known for its nosocomial infections. It is a gram negative bacteria that is able to provide antibiotic resistance. It is found naturally in the environment and within clinical settings, targeting patients with compromised immune systems, common source of death within the patients with cystic fibrosis. This pathogen is able to occupy and infect any area in the body but commonly infects the pulmonary, cutaneous and soft tissue, and urinary tracts. These infections are serious and able to progress quickly, spreading within the body and easily within contact with other people. Treatments for these infections primarily include combinations of antibiotics and occasionally other types of monotreatment’s. In order to control the spread and likely hood of infection from this pathogen is to ensure quality sterilization of medical facilities and their equipment, this alone will aid in the prevention of future infections. This pathogen has very similar characteristics of many other gram negative bacteria, one in specific that was considered a part of its species is Burkholderia species, which was then founded to be its own unique pathogen. With all the special characteristics and insights on the disease and specificity of this ubiquitous pathogen, it is special and has its place within the realm of gram negative bacterial pathogens