Micro & Immunology · single question
In the dental office, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is most associated with:
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Correct answer: A. Contaminated dental unit waterlines
- A. Correct. P. aeruginosa is a waterborne opportunistic pathogen that readily forms biofilm in dental unit waterlines; waterline contamination is the classic association.
- B. Properly sterilized instrument packs are not a Pseudomonas reservoir.
- C. Autoclave indicators detect sterilization failure but are not a Pseudomonas reservoir.
- D. Amalgam separators capture mercury waste, unrelated to Pseudomonas.
Note: Source provided only the topic; this reconstructs the high-yield association.
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