Pseudomonas aeruginosa

**Definition:** A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.400.425.625.625.100 - B03.660.250.580.590.050

**Synonyms:** - Bacillus aeruginosus - Bacillus pyocyaneus - Pseudomonas pyocyanea - Bacterium aeruginosum - Bacterium pyocyaneum - Micrococcus pyocyaneus - Pseudomonas polycolor