Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection (invasive) (Pseudomonas aeruginosa (blood or CSF))
Clinical criteria
Not relevant for surveillance purposes
Laboratory criteria
Isolation of P. aeruginosa from blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
Susceptibility to piperacillin-tazobactam, ceftazidime, meropenem, gentamicin and ciprofloxacin should be determined.
Epidemiological criteria
NA
Case Classification
A. Possible case
NA
B. Probable case
NA
C. Confirmed case
Any person meeting the laboratory criteria
Current as of: 28 May 2018