pseudomonas
Aggressive Bacteria
Plain-language definition
A type of bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) that causes rapidly progressive, sight-threatening corneal ulcers, especially in contact lens wearers.
Where this term comes up
“Common organisms: Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus”
Condition · Keratitis (Corneal Inflammation)
“Pseudomonas aeruginosa-especially in contact lens wearers (aggressive)”
Condition · Corneal Ulcer (Infectious Keratitis)
“Chronic dacryocystitis has a higher share of gram-negative organisms (including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Haemophilus influenzae) and mixed flora; anaerobes are seen with dental or sinus sources.”
Condition · Dacryocystitis
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- endophthalmitis
Severe Eye Infection
- hypopyon
Pus in the Eye's Front Chamber
- atypical
Unusual Presentation
- conjunctiva
Eye Surface Membrane
- cycloplegia
Focusing Muscle Paralysis
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.