pseudomonas pyocanea
Noun A species of Gram-negative, rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria known for its production of a blue-green pigment (pyocyanin) and its frequent association with opportunistic infections, particularly in hospital settings. It is a specific strain within the Pseudomonas genus.
The term "Pseudomonas pyocanea" is used in medical, microbiological, and scientific contexts to identify this specific bacterial pathogen. It is typically used as a singular noun.
- The wound culture confirmed the presence of .
- is often resistant to multiple antibiotics.
- Researchers are studying the virulence factors of .
- The name is often written in italics in scientific literature, following binomial nomenclature conventions for species: .
- In modern taxonomic classification, this organism is more precisely referred to as . "Pyocanea" is an older specific epithet highlighting its pigment production.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n): The current and more widely accepted scientific name for the same bacterial species.
- Pyocyanin (n): The characteristic blue-green phenazine pigment produced by this bacterium.
- Aerobe (n): An organism that requires oxygen to grow, describing this bacterium's metabolic type.
- (primary synonym)
- Pyocyaneus bacillus (archaic)
This term refers specifically to a single, defined species of bacteria. It should not be confused with the broader genus Pseudomonas, which contains many other species. Its primary clinical significance lies in its role as an opportunistic pathogen causing infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
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a species of aerobic bacteria
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