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Infection can result in folliculitis, swimmer's ear, pneumonia, and sepsis with the development of characteristic skin lesions (Ecthyma Gangrenosum)
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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This organism grows well in water, especially in inadequately chorinated hot tubs; culture results in green colonies resulting from pigments Pyoverdin and pyocyanin, with a characteristic fruity oder.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Causes nausea, cramping, and is associated with the consumption of raw shellfish.
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Vibro Parahaemolyticus
Free living salt bacteria is related to Vibro Cholerae, the sx are much milder. |
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A common cause of bloody diarrhea, particularly in children in close contact with puppies and kittens, which serve as reservoirs.
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Campylobacter Jejuni
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These rod-shaped organisms appear as "gull-wing" shaped colonies with a single flagellum.
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Campylobacter Jejuni
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Major cause of secretory diarrhea with life-threatening dehydration, particularly in developing nations.
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Vibrio Cholerae
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These comma-shaped rods with a polar flagellum adhere to the intestinal mucosa and elaborate an exotoxin, but never invade.
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Vibrio Cholerae
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Organism closely associated with chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.
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H. Pylori
also associated with an increase in the development of gastric carcinoma and MALToma. |
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Major cause of pneumonia in burn patients and cystic fibrosis patients.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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This obligate aerobe requires only trace elements for growth an dis a major cause of nosocomial infections because it colonizes aspirators, water and ice dispensers, catheters, IV lines and even dilute disinfectant solutions.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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