Most common species of Pseudomonas causing intravascular catheter-related infections is
Correct Answer: P. Aeruginosa
Description: In hospitals, P. Aeruginosa can cause localized or generalized infections. Localized lesions are common in wound and bedsores The pre-eminent role of P. aeruginosa in hospital infection is due to its resistance to common antibiotics and antiseptics, and its ability to establish itself widely in the hospital. Being extremely adaptable organisms, it can survive and multiply even with minimum nutrients, if moisture is available. Equipment such as respiratory and endoscopes, Catheters etc can lead to infections. Ref: Ananthanarayan& Paniker&;s textbook of microbiology, 9th edition. Pg no.315
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