Bacteria's - Information of Interest

Pseudomonas, a genus of gram-negative bacteria that includes several free-living species of soil and water and some opportunistic pathogens, as Pseudomonad aeruginosa, isolated from wounds, burns, and infections of the urinary tract. Pseudomonades are notable for their fluorescent pigments and their resistance to disinfectants and antibiotics.

E.coli, a common rod-shaped bacillus, Escherichia coli, normally found in the intestinal tract, which may cause a clinical infection if present in other parts of the body, such as the bladder; also used as an indicator of faecal pollution of water. Is often found on many other parts of the body depending on a person's hygiene. After a person has used a spa or a bath, they will have a very fine layer of E.coli bacteria over their body, which by the way is not harmful to a normal healthy person.

Staphylococcus, Any bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus in which the individual organisms form irregular clusters.

All the above diseases can lead to major health problems and are not something to be taken lightly.

If you think you have unwanted bacteria - It can be tested

Articles & Web Sites of Interest:
www.pseudomonas.com
http://www.q-net.net.au/~legion/Legionnaires_Disease_Spas_Hot_Tubs.htm