chapter 23 micro: Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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What wound type is commonly infected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

Burn wounds.

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What color pus is characteristic of P. aeruginosa infection?

Green pus.

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What type of bacterium is P. aeruginosa?

Gram-negative rod with a polar flagellum.

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What toxin inhibits protein synthesis in host cells?

Exotoxin A.

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What is Exoenzyme S (ExoS)?

A virulence factor that interferes with host cell proteins and causes apoptosis.

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What pigment gives Pseudomonas wounds a green appearance?

Pyocyanin

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What is pyoverdine?

A siderophore used to acquire iron from the host.

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Why is P. aeruginosa difficult to treat?

It forms biofilms and is resistant to many antibiotics.