Multiple choice

Genus Pseudomonas is the leading cause of nosocomial infection. Which of the following species of this genus is of medicinal value?

  1. P. maltophila

  2. P. fluorescens

  3. P. syringae

  4. P. mallei

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B Correct answer
Explanation

P. fluorescens is of medicinal value because an antibiotic called Muipirocin is produced by culturing this organism. It is used in treating ear, skin and eye disorders.