What kinds of infections can pseudomonas aeruginosa cause?

Answer 1

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa is most notorious for causing lung infections or pneumonia in patients with compromised immune systems. For example, people with cystic fibrosis often are infected with this Bacteria. However, you do not need to have cystic fibrosis to acquire this. You could be in the hospital for something else and pick this up, I know this because this happened to me. Anything that compromises your immune system makes you more vulnerable to this bacteria/infection. I was told that I will always have this bacteria because I have become colonised with it. I was also told that my "condition" is considered now to be an infectious disease in my body and will come back to Haunt me at some point. Antibiotics cannot eradicate this disease. Not in my case, anyways.

Answer 2

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacteria found in soil, water, man made environments and is even commonly found in many people's own micro flora. P. aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause diseases in humans and animals.

Answer 3

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause many different types of infections both in animals and humans. The symptoms of these infections can be generalized inflammation and sepsis. If these conditions end up in either the lungs, kidneys, or the urinary track they can become fatal.

Answer 4

Yes, pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause tuberculosis and many other types of infections. Any type of inflammation or sepsis can be caused by this bacterium.