Mucoid variant of pseudomonas aeruginosa but not in cystic fibrosis lung
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Mucoid variant of Pseudomonas is most commonly isolated from Cystic Fibrosis patients. We have isolated a hugely mucoid variant of it from sputum of two non-cystic fibrosis patients, one aged 75 years and another aged 35 years, both having chronic lung disease, admitted at Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, West Bengal, India. Isolation of this variant of pseudomonas from non-cystic fibrosis lung prompted us to report the cases. Both the strain further tested found to produce biofilm by the qualitative detection method, the Tube method. During the years following initial colonization, the wild-type strains uniformly mutate into mucoid variants and the mucoid matrix is believed to allow the formation of protected biofilm. Once biofilm formed, it becomes a real challenge for the physician to eradicate the organism.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Mandira Chakraborty, Dr. Indrani Bhattacharyya, Dr. Dipankar Paul, Dr. Abhisek Mitra Dr. Sangeeta Das Ghosh and Md Samidul Hoque
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP405756
- DOI -
- Views 126
- Downloads 0
Tuberculous radiculomyelitis complicating tuberculous meningitis
Tuberculous radiculomyelitis (TBRM) is a complication of tuberculous meningitis (TBM), which has been reported rarely in the modern medical literature. We describe a case of TBRM that developed in an human immunodeficien...
A comparative study of sharkara yukt narikel jala nasya and Goghrit nasya in the management of ardhavbhedak
Aim: To compare the efficacy of Sharkara Yukt Narikel Jala Nasya and Goghrit Nasya in Ardhavbhedak Objective: 1. To study the efficacy of Sharkara Yukt Narikel Jala Nasya in Ardhavbhedak. 2. To study the efficacy of Gogh...
Nanodentistry-A futuristic innovation
Nanotechnology refers to the research and development of an applied science at the atomic or molecular level (i.e. molecular engineering, manufacturing). Although the nanoscale is small in size, its potential is vast. Al...
Endodontic management of foreign body impacted in a large carious tooth: A Case Report
Finding a foreign body in the pulp chambers or root canal of a grossly carious tooth is uncommon and are diagnosed accidently during routine examination or when patient comes with any problem. It is quite challenging for...
Psychomotor performance in indian antarctic expedition
The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of austere winter on psychomotor performance of expedition members who stayed for prolonged duration in Antarctica. Twenty-four volunteers (scientific and technical su...