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The 3 stages of Pseudomonas infections are (1) bacterial attachment and colonization, (2) local infection, and (3) bloodstream dissemination and systemic disease.

Signs and Symptoms of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection of the lungs (pneumonia) Fever and chills. Difficulty breathing. Chest pain. Tiredness. Cough, sometimes with yellow, green, or bloody mucus.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are generally treated with antibiotics.

If Pseudomonas is found in your water system, it's generally a sign that the water quality is not as it should be. Other bacteria tend to cling to it and can even become hidden within it.

Detection of P. aeruginosa colonisation is normally achieved by culture of wound swabbing on to artificial media. Typical isolation media for wound infections include blood agar and chocolate agar as well as selective agars such as Mac- Conkey agar and cetrimide-based media.

Skin infections, such as folliculitis, which may cause a skin rash, or cellulitis, which invades deeper tissues in the skin. Ear infections, which may produce pain, swelling, and purulent discharge. Eye infections, which may cause ulceration and loss of vision.

Pseudomonas can cause a variety of infections, including: pneumonia (chest infections) urinary tract infections. wound infections.

Skin: rash, which can include pimples filled with pus. Eyes: pain, redness, swelling. Bones or joints: joint pain and swelling; neck or back pain that lasts weeks. Wounds: green pus or discharge that may have a fruity smell.