tribution with a predilection for moist environments. They are found in water and soil and on plants, including fruits and vegetables.?Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments, anisms, particularly P. aeruginosa, have e problematic in the hospital environment.?P. aeruginosa is found infrequently as part of the microbial flora of healthy individuals. In these persons, the gastrointestinal tract is the most frequent site of colonization but other moist body sites may e colonized, including the throat, nasal mucosa, and moist skin surfaces such as the axillae and perineum.?Rates of colonization increase in hospitalized patients, particularly in those who have been hospitalized for extended periods and/or have received broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy or chemotherapy.Р10
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