3 facts about Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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3 facts about Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

• The bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, also known
  as P. aeruginosa, is rod-shaped and
  gram-negative. It is present in all types of
  vegetation, water, and soil.
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa is also present in the
  typical human microbiota and rarely causes
  infections in healthy people. It is recognised as
  the most prevalent pathogen responsible for
  nosocomial infections, nevertheless.

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3 facts about Pseudomonas aeruginosa

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa was initially discovered
  by Carle Gessard in 1882 from wound infections in
  soldiers whose bandages were blue and green in
  colour.
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa is known for producing the
  pyocyanin pigment, a water-soluble blue-green
  phenazine molecule.
• Skin diseases including hot tub rash and
  swimmer's ear, which manifest after coming into
  contact with water polluted with germs, are
  caused by P. aeruginosa.