Pseudomonas Infections: Symptoms | 合法醫療器材資訊網

PseudomonasinfectionsarediseasescausedbyabacteriumfromthegenusPseudomonas.Thebacteriaarefoundwidelyintheenvironment,suchasinsoil,water, ...

What are pseudomonas infections?

Pseudomonas infections are diseases caused by a bacterium from the genus Pseudomonas. The bacteria[1] are found widely in the environment, such as in soil, water, and plants. They usually do not cause infections in healthy people. If an infection does occur in a healthy person, it is generally mild.

More severe infections occur in people who are already hospitalized with another illness or condition, or people who have a weak immune system[2]. Pseudomonades are fairly common pathogens involved in infections acquired in a hospital setting. A pathogen is a microorganism that causes disease. Infections acquired in a hospital are called nosocomial infections[3].

Infections can occur in any part of the body. Symptoms depend on which part of the body is infected. Antibiotics are u...