Question

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

1. Is there a childhood vaccine against this microbe? Name the vaccine.

2. If so, when is it administered (the recommended schedule, including boosters)?

3. If the vaccine is not recommended during childhood, which at-risk group should get the vaccine, and when?

4. Describe the type of vaccine and how it works

5. If there is no vaccine available, list at least three measures that can be implemented to prevent transmission of this infection.

Answer 1

There is no vaccine available yet to treat Psuedomonas aeruginosa. Psuedomona is the most common pathogen which is responsible for human infectious disease. It is a gram negative pathogen that is highly resistant to many antibiotics and hence difficult. It is responsible for hospital acquired pneumonia, surgical infection, bacteremia, and other life threatening infections.

Preventive measures to prevent P. aeruginosa infection are:

1. It is important for all healthcare personnels to follow strict infection control protocols.

2. To follow strict adherence to hand hygiene, wearing gloves and gowns.

3. Proper sterilization of equipments like catheters to prevent infection.

4. Take special precautions for immunocompromised patients like HIV infected or burns patients.