Pseudomonas aeruginosa
species of bacterium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a is a highly virulent and multidrug resistant bacterium, primarily targeting individuals with reduced immunity. It was firstly described, isolated and recognised as a pathogen in the end of 19th century. P. aeruginosa causes between 10% and 20% of all infections.[1] It is on the ‘critical’ category list of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for research and developing the new drugs.[2]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa | |
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Scanning electron micrograph of Pseudomonas aeruginosa | |
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Family: | Pseudomonadaceae |
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Species: | P. aeruginosa |
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Schröter 1872) Migula 1900 | |
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