Unknown Microorganism
Unknown Microorganism: #5 Report
Callie Schalk
Microbiology
Professor Quave
November 24, 2015
The unknown microorganism #5 is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It can survive in a variety of environments and at temperatures found in clinical settings (Murray et al, 1999). Clinical setting is referring to temperatures such as those in the hospital environment. P. aeruginosa can also survive in aqueous environments. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is found at several different sources. Nosocomial sources of this microorganism are: respiratory therapy equipment, eye drops, dialysis fluid, and disinfectants. It can also be found in the GI tract and moist areas on the human body. Some other sources of Pseudomonas aeruginosa are: contact lens solution, cosmetics, and pools. However it is not commonly found as the normal flora on the human …show more content…
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram negative rod. It inhibits production of proteins which therefore leads to no new growth of cells (Black, 2012).
The microorganism must have a moist area to grow. It can cause a wide variety of infections within the body. It can cause infections within the ears, eyes, respiratory tract, and urinary tract (Murray et al, 1999). It can cause infections within burns as well (Staley, 2007). A P. aeruginosa infection can present itself clinically in a burn patient by a greenish discoloration and a grapelike odor (Black, 2012). Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause swimmer’s ear, which is an infection in the outer ear. It usually occurs due to water remaining within the ear. It can also cause malignant otitis externa, which is a very infectious infection. The infection can affect cranial nerve
Callie Schalk
Microbiology
Professor Quave
November 24, 2015
The unknown microorganism #5 is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It can survive in a variety of environments and at temperatures found in clinical settings (Murray et al, 1999). Clinical setting is referring to temperatures such as those in the hospital environment. P. aeruginosa can also survive in aqueous environments. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is found at several different sources. Nosocomial sources of this microorganism are: respiratory therapy equipment, eye drops, dialysis fluid, and disinfectants. It can also be found in the GI tract and moist areas on the human body. Some other sources of Pseudomonas aeruginosa are: contact lens solution, cosmetics, and pools. However it is not commonly found as the normal flora on the human …show more content…
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram negative rod. It inhibits production of proteins which therefore leads to no new growth of cells (Black, 2012).
The microorganism must have a moist area to grow. It can cause a wide variety of infections within the body. It can cause infections within the ears, eyes, respiratory tract, and urinary tract (Murray et al, 1999). It can cause infections within burns as well (Staley, 2007). A P. aeruginosa infection can present itself clinically in a burn patient by a greenish discoloration and a grapelike odor (Black, 2012). Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause swimmer’s ear, which is an infection in the outer ear. It usually occurs due to water remaining within the ear. It can also cause malignant otitis externa, which is a very infectious infection. The infection can affect cranial nerve