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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

1983; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 4; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0195941700057647

2327-9451

Charles W. Stratton,

Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

P. aeruginosa is widely distributed in nature and in the hospital environment with a predilection for moist areas. Its inherent resistance to many antimicrobials and its ability to produce many enzymes contribute to its pathogenic potential as both a primary and a secondary cause of infection. It is easily grown and identified in the microbiology laboratory. However, susceptibility testing remains a problem. Currently, the best approach to treatment is an aminoglycoside and an antipseudomonal beta-lactam antimicrobial. Typing can differentiate strains, but should be reserved for specific epidemiologic problems.