Osmosis video - Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an aerobic, gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium commonly found in the environment, such as in soil, in the home, and in hospitals. It is known to opportunistically infect immunocompromised people, and for its multi-drug resistance that is hard to treat.

It is also known to form biofilms that provide it with extra protection against antibiotics on top of its preexisting multi-drug resistance. P. aeruginosa can cause a variety of infections, including urinary tract infections, wound infections, sepsis, and lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis. Treatment for P. aeruginosa infections is with antibiotics, such as aminoglycosides, carbapenems, and cephalosporins.