 The reason "P. stutzeri" strains are less of a concern for major antibiotic resistance as compared to other "Pseudomonas" strains, like "P. aeruginosa," is likely due to the fact the strains are less common in clinical settings and thus less frequently exposed to antibiotics.Some strains of "P. stutzeri" are capable of associating with pollutants and toxic metals, such as biocides and oil derivatives, in such a way that allows the bacterium to promote the degradation of these substances.Other strains of this bacterium have metabolic capabilities, such as metal cycling, that allow for the preservation of essential metals, such as copper and iron, and the degradation of toxic metals, such as uranium and lead.