Student Type
Undergraduate
College Affiliation
College of Science, Technology, and Health
Department
Biology
Submission Type
Poster
Abstract
Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a pathogenic bacterium that has developed resistance to several previously adequate treatments. This is a growing health crisis in the United States, particularly in hospitals where vulnerable individuals are at increased risk of exposure and infection. The scientists challenging this issue are investigating the processes driving the bacterium’s drug resistant nature in hopes of discovering effective treatment strategies. However, as the bacterium continues to evolve and acquire new mutations over time, it becomes increasingly difficult to combat. The emergence and persistent spread of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in healthcare settings pose a hazard to society, emphasizing the importance of understanding the origins of drug-resistant properties and implementing optimal methods to prevent and control its spread.
Recommended Citation
Haddock, Addison and Welsh, Chad, "Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa" (2023). 2023 Student Academic Showcase. 10.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2023/Posters/Session2/10
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Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a pathogenic bacterium that has developed resistance to several previously adequate treatments. This is a growing health crisis in the United States, particularly in hospitals where vulnerable individuals are at increased risk of exposure and infection. The scientists challenging this issue are investigating the processes driving the bacterium’s drug resistant nature in hopes of discovering effective treatment strategies. However, as the bacterium continues to evolve and acquire new mutations over time, it becomes increasingly difficult to combat. The emergence and persistent spread of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in healthcare settings pose a hazard to society, emphasizing the importance of understanding the origins of drug-resistant properties and implementing optimal methods to prevent and control its spread.