PATHOGEN PANEL

MESOPHILIC AEROBIC FLORA

Its presence in the environment indicates the possible simultaneous presence of ecologically related pathogenic microorganisms, which is why it is often used as an index of environmental contamination.

ASPERGILLUS NIGER

This species is not as aggressive as others but in high concentrations it can produce aspergillosis, which causes pulmonary alterations.

ACINETOBACTER BAUMANII

Acinetobacter baumanii bacteria can survive for long periods of time in the hospital so many surfaces in contact with patients or healthcare personnel may be contaminated with it and can be a source of infection.

KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE

It causes urinary tract infections, pneumonias, sepsis, soft tissue infections and surgical wound infections. They are especially serious in patients in intensive care and neonates.

ASPERGILLUS SPP

Most strains of this fungus are harmless but some can cause serious illness when spores are inhaled by people with weakened immune systems, lung disease or asthma. The most severe form of aspergillosis is invasive aspergillosis, when the infection spreads to the blood vessels and beyond.

PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA

This opportunistic pathogen of immunocompromised individuals infects the lungs and respiratory tract, urinary tract, tissues and other sepsis. pyocyanin is a virulence factor of the bacterium and cystic fibrosis is also predisposed to infection of the lungs with this bacterium.

ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATUS

This species grows on any substrate and inhalation of its conidia can lead to various diseases, from asthma in atopic subjects to invasive infections in immunocompromised patients.

CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE

It is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. People usually become infected when they are taking antibiotics because these not only kill harmful germs but also part of the intestinal flora that protects the body.

ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS

Among the most frequent pathologies caused by this fungus are fungal sinusitis, skin infection and non-invasive pneumonia. It can also cause naso-orbital corneal infections and disseminated disease.