Saturday, October 19, 2013

Pseudomonas

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium that can cause disease in animals, including humans. It is found in soil, water,skin flora, and most man-made environments throughout the world. It thrives not only in normal atmospheres, but also in hypoxia atmospheres, and has, thus, colonized many natural and artificial environments. It uses a wide range of organic material for food; in animals, the versatility enables the organism to infect damaged tissues or those with reduced immunity. The symptoms of such infections are generalized inflammation and sepsis. If such colonizations occur in critical body organs, such as the lungs, the urinary tract, and kidneys, the results can be fatal.[1]Because it thrives on most surfaces, this bacterium is also found on and in medical equipment, including catheters, causing cross-infections in hospitals and clinics. It is implicated in hot-tub rash. It is also able to decompose hydrocarbons and has been used to break down tarballs and oil from oil spills.[2][3] 


This is a nasty bug that Lila has. They found it in her urine. I am very very scared. 

1 comment:

Heidi said...

I am so sorry things are so hard right now Kristy, I pray and pray for your beautiful family