Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that can cause a variety of infections in humans. It produces several virulence factors, including exotoxin A, hemolysins, phospholipases, and proteases that allow it to infect the lungs, burns, skin, soft tissues, urinary tract, and eyes. It is often resistant to antibiotics and can be difficult to treat. P. aeruginosa is commonly found in soil and water and can utilize various organic compounds for growth. It is identified through its characteristic colony morphology, fluorescence, and biochemical tests.