Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Exam Cram

• Gram negative rod commensual bacteria

• High rates of antibiotic resistance

• Significant infection in cystic fibrosis and immunocompromised

Outline

Associations

• Cystic Fibrosis 

• Diabetic foot ulcers

Examination

• Sweet smell

Investigations

• Cultures- wound, blood, urine

Management

• As per growth sensitives

• IV Tazocin 4.5g QID (higher frequency)

• Aminoglycosides

Med Reg Notes

Antibiotic Resistance

Fluoroquinolones have excellent sensitivity to pseudomonas though as usually reserved for unwell cases.