Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A typical biofilm forming pathogen and an emerging but underestimated pathogen in food processing

X Li, N Gu, TY Huang, F Zhong, G Peng - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a notorious gram-negative pathogenic
microorganism, because of several virulence factors, biofilm forming capability, as well as …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa in premise plumbing of large buildings

E Bédard, M Prévost, E Déziel - Microbiologyopen, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen that is widely occurring in
the environment and is recognized for its capacity to form or join biofilms. The present review …

Healthcare outbreaks associated with a water reservoir and infection prevention strategies

H Kanamori, DJ Weber… - Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Hospital water may serve as a reservoir of healthcare-associated pathogens, and
contaminated water can lead to outbreaks and severe infections. The clinical features of …

Seeking the source of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in a recently opened hospital: an observational study using whole-genome sequencing

J Quick, N Cumley, CM Wearn, M Niebel… - BMJ open, 2014 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common nosocomial pathogen responsible for
significant morbidity and mortality internationally. Patients may become colonised or infected …

Prevention and control of multi-drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria: recommendations from a Joint Working Party

APR Wilson, DM Livermore… - Journal of …, 2016 - journalofhospitalinfection.com
1. Executive summary Multi-drug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacterial infections have
become prevalent in some European countries. Moreover, increased use of broad-spectrum …

Staphylococcus aureus dry-surface biofilms are not killed by sodium hypochlorite: implications for infection control

A Almatroudi, IB Gosbell, H Hu, SO Jensen… - Journal of Hospital …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Dry hospital environments are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria in
biofilms, which suggests that current cleaning practices and disinfectants are failing. Aim To …

Climate change and water-related infectious diseases

G Nichols, I Lake, C Heaviside - Atmosphere, 2018 - mdpi.com
Background: Water-related, including waterborne, diseases remain important sources of
morbidity and mortality worldwide, but particularly in developing countries. The potential for …

Impact of stagnation and sampling volume on water microbial quality monitoring in large buildings

E Bédard, C Laferrière, E Déziel, M Prévost - PLoS One, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Microbial drinking water quality can be altered in large buildings, especially after stagnation.
In this study, bacterial profiles were generated according to the stagnation time and the …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospital water systems: biofilms, guidelines, and practicalities

J Walker, G Moore - Journal of Hospital Infection, 2015 - Elsevier
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of many micro-organisms that can act as an opportunistic
pathogen and colonize and infect vulnerable patients. Hospital water is a recognized source …

From Copper Tolerance to Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa towards Patho-Adaptation and Hospital Success

M Virieux-Petit, F Hammer-Dedet, F Aujoulat… - Genes, 2022 - mdpi.com
The hospital environment constitutes a reservoir of opportunistic pathogens responsible for
healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa). Pa …