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Pseudomonas
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 This Will Make You Never, Ever Want To Get In A Hot Tub Again

Unlike a pool, the warmer temperature of a hot tub makes it more difficult to maintain the proper disinfectant levels that kill certain germs, Hlavsa explains. One common germ is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can result in an infection called Pseudomonas folliculitis, or the aptly-chosen nickname, "hot tub rash."

Antimicrobe

P. aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen which rarely causes disease in healthy persons. This organism is commonly considered in the differential diagnosis of a number of gram-negative infections. It is associated with nosocomial infections, often severe and life-threatening, especially in immunocompromised hosts.

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Pseudomonas can multiply in an extraordinary assortment of environments including eyedrops, soaps, sinks, anesthesia and resuscitation equipment, fuels, humidifiers and even stored distilled water. It has also been reported in kidney dialysis machines.

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P. aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause a wide range of infections, especially in immunocompromised people and people with severe burns, diabetes mellitus or cystic fibrosis. P. aeruginosa is relatively resistant to many antibiotics but effective antibiotics include imipenem , meropenem, ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin and gentamicin.

Pseudomonas Osteochondritis

Puncture through Rubber soled shoe. Classic example is sweaty tennis shoe. Prophylaxis of pseudomonas infection is not indicated. Suspected Sweaty Tennis Shoe Syndrome - Ciprofloxacin (avoid under age 16 years) Pseudomonas Osteomyelitis (Osteochondritis) coverage - Ceftazidime, Cefepime, Ciprofloxacin.

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