They occur widely in nature. The type species Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pseudomonas pyocyanea, Bacillus pyocyaneus) is pathogenic for man. It grows readily on all ordinary culture mediums.

A nasty bacterial superbug that kills hundreds of thousands of people per year is spreading through hospitals — and ...

An exanthem is any eruptive skin rash that may be associated with fever or other systemic symptoms. Causes include infectious pathogens, medication reactions and, occasionally, a combination of both.

A doctor may prescribe a medicated shampoo or corticosteroid to relieve symptoms if the rash is very painful or itchy. Unlike psoriasis, contact dermatitis occurs as a reaction to irritants.

Chafing or friction burns on your penis may be a result of sexual activity, masturbation, or wearing tight clothing. You can prevent friction burns by being more gentle during masturbation or sex ...

It is believed that, along with the calcium oxalate raphides, alkaloids in the sap and mucus of the daffodil may contribute to the rash (see the discussion of alkaloids, below). Unlike cases of ...

With contact allergies, Dr. Feldweg says, “You get a rash where the product is applied.” But with a contact photoallergy, the reaction is due to an interaction between sunscreen chemicals and ...

Specifically, the National Eczema Organization recommends avoiding products containing fragrances (a common contact allergen), essential oils and plant extracts (which can lead to skin rashes ...