MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

PULMONOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
? CF Which of the following bacteria is a poor prognostic marker b
A
Moraxella cat.
B
E Coli
C
H. Inf
D
Pseudomonas aer.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pseudomonas aeruginosa interaction with other bacteria. Until recently, individual pathogens, such as P. aeruginosa and S. aureus have been held responsible for CF lung infection and the resulting lung function deterioration.

Detailed explanation-2: -People with CF are prone to bacterial lung infections (often caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa).

Detailed explanation-3: -In cystic fibrosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a much-feared pathogen. The bacterium easily colonizes the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis, leading to chronic infections that are almost impossible to eradicate and are ultimately fatal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Abstract. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PsA) is a highly prevalent bacterial organism recovered from the lungs of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and chronic PsA infection is linked to progressive pulmonary function decline.

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