Pseudomonas aeruginosa mucoidy and fluorescent pigment production when grown in estrogen-supplemented minimal medium

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a lethal infection agent in cystic fibrosis that is known to affect girls more severely than boys. This study analyzes the effects of the primarily female associated hormone estrogen on P. aeruginosa. Specifically, effects on mucoidy and fluorescent pigment production are examined when grown in estrogen-supplemented medium.