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Describe general characteristics of pseudomonas
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motile with polar flagella, oxidase positive but obligate aerobes, grow at 42 degrees, fruity odor
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What are some virulence factors for pseudomonas?
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pili, LPS, biofilm, endotoxin-a
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what the shit is endotoxin a? like what can it do?
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inhibit protein syn (ADP-ribosylation ect blah blah), eschar formation- tissue necrosis
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When you think hot tub, you should think!
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p. aeruginosa and maybe sexx
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Cystic pt, whats the significant with pseudomonas aeruginosa?
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it can colonize the respiratory tract
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Tx for pseudomonas?
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aminoglycoside+ piperacilin/ticarcillin by IV
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Name some diseases that pseudomonas can cause?
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post burns, super infection post broad spectrum antibiotics, folliculitis from hot tubs, otitis externa, colonize respirators (pneumonia)
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