Pseudomonas—Spectrum of Disease Presentations for the Inpatient Dermatologist

Kye, Yae; Zhao, Guangxian; Nguyen, Cuong

doi:10.1007/s13671-023-00391-y

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“…are known to cause skin infections. Pseudomonas aeruginosa , for instance, can lead to conditions like folliculitis and hot tub rash when it comes into contact with the skin [ 38 ]. In a washing machine, these pathogens may transfer onto clothing, potentially leading to skin irritations and infections upon wear.…”

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Metabarcoding Analysis of Microorganisms Inside Household Washing Machines in Shanghai, China

Chen,

Zhang,

Yang

et al. 2024

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Washing machines are one of the tools that bring great convenience to people’s daily lives. However, washing machines that have been used for a long time often develop issues such as odor and mold, which can pose health hazards to consumers. There exists a conspicuous gap in our understanding of the microorganisms that inhabit the inner workings of washing machines. In this study, samples were collected from 22 washing machines in Shanghai, China, including both water eluted from different parts of washing machines and biofilms. Quantitative qualitative analysis was performed using fluorescence PCR quantification, and microbial communities were characterized by high-throughput sequencing (HTS). This showed that the microbial communities in all samples were predominantly composed of bacteria. HTS results showed that in the eluted water samples, the bacteria mainly included Pseudomonas, Enhydrobacter, Brevibacterium, and Acinetobacter. Conversely, in the biofilm samples, Enhydrobacter and Brevibacterium were the predominant bacterial microorganisms. Correlation analysis results revealed that microbial colonies in washing machines were significantly correlated with years of use and the type of detergent used to clean the washing machine. As numerous pathogenic microorganisms can be observed in the results, effective preventive measures and future research are essential to mitigate these health problems and ensure the continued safe use of these household appliances.

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confidence: 99%