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Risk Factors For Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infections

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of bacteria found commonly in the environment. It is found frequently in people that are quite sick. It’s also part of the naturally occurring microbial flora in many people. I’ve seen this type of bacteria in the stool test of people who aren’t in hospital but are quite sick with autoimmune conditions.

A primary risk factor for developing a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is immunocompromise. People who are not quite well, to begin with, have a much higher chance of acquiring a Pseudomonas problem. For example, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis are prone to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections of the lung. In these cases, the infections can prove fatal.

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Pseudomonas can also be fatal if it enters the bloodstream or infects the kidney. Clearly, there are certain parts of the body that you want to be very protected from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. People with AIDS or other types of illnesses with poor immune function are at higher than average risk of developing a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

Pseudomonas is also implicated in nosocomial infections. Nosocomial infections are those that are acquired in the hospital. It’s an unfortunate truth that sometimes people are in the hospital to get better but instead develop a severe illness, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is found in operating rooms, on medical instruments, on indwelling catheters, and other hospital equipment if sterilization isn’t occurring correctly.

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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: An Introduction What Is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa?

Fortunately, I have a bit of clinical experience with this bug and can share some vital information. I have done at least 5000 comprehensive stool analyses over my career and seen Pseudomonas in the results on many occasions.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common strain of bacteria found in wet and marshy environments. This bug can thrive in all sorts of settings, including contact lens solution, medical equipment, hot tubs, and pools. They have even found Pseudomonas aeruginosa in gasoline and fuel.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa forms quite an impenetrable, slimy, moldy layer. If you’re walking in the bush or somewhere with lots of water and you see a film sitting on the surface, it could well be Pseudomonas.

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Pseudomonas is found in tiny amounts in the human GI tract. It’s not generally found at a high level in stool tests. If there is a 3+ or 4+ count, it’s usually because the person is immunocompromised or chronically ill in some other way.

As an opportunistic bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is always looking for a chance to colonize. Immunosuppression gives it that opportunity. Risk factors for acquiring a Pseudomonas infection include cystic fibrosis, having an indwelling catheter, severe burns, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Does The Candida Crusher Diet Work For Pseudomonas Aeruginosa?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of bacteria that is commonly found in people that are quite unwell. It can also be found in people who are less ill but not entirely healthy. I have seen Pseudomonas in quite a few of the stool tests I’ve ordered over the years.

If you are dealing with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in your stool, paying attention to your diet is essential. You should be eating healthy foods while avoiding sugar, candy, takeout, alcohol, and soda drinks. Sugary, processed foods allow harmful bacteria, including Pseudomonas, to thrive.

Some of the healthy foods I recommend in this situation are:

· Green, leafy vegetables

· Lean proteins

· Nuts and seeds

A healthy diet, in this case, is more about what you need to take out, rather than what you need to put into your meal plan. In other words, get all the “shouldn’ts” out of your diet and keep all the “shoulds.”

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Following a proper, basic diet like the Candida Crusher approach, is an excellent idea. The Candida Crusher diet will allow you to maintain a healthy microbial balance in your digestive system without any problem. It will allow the beneficial bacteria to gain the upper hand over the harmful bacteria, Pseudomonas included.

I highly recommend checking out my YouTube videos on healthy eating. Those videos will provide a lot of guidance about healthy and not-so-healthy diets.

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Using A Comprehensive Stool Test To Diagnose Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.

How can you tell if you have Pseudomonas in your system? A doctor can test for it, either through a blood, sputum, pus, or tissue test. It’s possible to check a variety of samples from your body for Pseudomonas, including stool.

Many people would argue that a stool test is not a reliable method for determining if Pseudomonas is causing a problem in the body. Many people have this strain of bacteria as part of their normal biome. However, when I see Pseudomonas counts of 3+ or 4+, this can cause dysbiosis in people with compromised immune systems. These people aren’t sick enough to need hospitalization, but they are suffering from poor adrenal function. People in these circumstances have low cortisol levels. They also have secretory IgA levels that are either very low or very high. What this means is that their immune system is either hyperalert or completely asleep.

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Commonly, Citrobacter freundii is found alongside Pseudomonas in the stool. Those two strains of bacteria tend to hang around together. When assessing your Pseudomonas level, remember to also check out your levels of Candida, parasites, and beneficial bacteria.

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Different Infections Caused By Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of bacteria commonly found in the environment. It’s also found on, and in, the human body. For people with reduced immune system function, Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause significant problems. There are many different types of infections that can be caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, including:

1. Bacteremia (infection of the bloodstream): Bacteremia can lead to sepsis, a more severe type of blood infection. These types of Pseudomonas infections generally occur in the hospital setting. Symptoms include fever, chills, and feeling very unwell.

2. Lung infections: Pseudomonas commonly infects the lungs resulting in pneumonia. Symptoms of lung infections include fever, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping, and cough (productive and unproductive). Pseudomonas is also known for causing lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis.

3. Swimmer’s ear: Pseudomonas infection of the ear can present with itching, redness, and discharge from the ear.

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4. Eye infections: Swelling of the eyes, red eyes, and visual disturbances are symptoms of a Pseudomonas infection of the eye.

As you can see, many different body parts can be infected by Pseudomonas. People with compromised immune systems will often have Pseudomonas on stool testing. These aren’t people who need to be hospitalized but people with chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis.

In my opinion, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is part of the bacteria pool that can contribute to the onset of autoimmune conditions.

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