Pseudomonas Aeruginosa 2 ?

[Jennyvb17]

Hi,

I recently saw the results of my sputum sample, and besides the usual Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, it also shows Pseudomonas Aeruginosa 2.

I go back to the Dr in 2 weeks, am already on Cipro, which the culture shows it is sensitive to. I'm not worried about the treatment, just curious if anyone knows what the 2 means, the internet doesn't seem to yield results.

Thanks

 

[kyeev]

It means you've got more than one strain of Pseudomonas.
Maybe one regular strain and one mucoid one, although the report will usually say if its mucoid.
For instance, I have two mucoid strains in my sputum along with a regular strain. They are having a party down there...