Pseudomonas aeruginosa

I took a sample of water along the left bank of the Tiber river near Castel Sant’Angelo. The microbiological analysis revealed the presence of various bacteria harmful to human health. Among these was the pseudomonas aeruginosa: Fruity, grape-like scent or smells like taco chips or tortilla chips (USA),  linden blossom and Gummibärchen (GER) and profumo di uva (ITA). Metallic sheen with hints of blue/green due to pyocyanin pigment; Dry, flat and spreading; Non-lactose fermenter on MacConkey Agar; Gram-negative bacilli/rod; Part of the Enterobacteriaceae family; Common cause of burn and wound infections, UTI’s, associated with formation of kidney stones, causative agent of otitis externa or “Swimmer’s Ear”, common cause of skin infections.