Proteus species

Microbiology

• Gram-negative bacillus
• Oxidase-negative"Oxidase-negative" is not in the list (positive, negative, variable) of allowed values for the "Oxidase" property., urease-positive"urease-positive" is not in the list (positive, negative, variable) of allowed values for the "Urease" property.
• Part of the flora of the urinary and genital tracts as well as gastrointestinal tract

Clinical Manifestations

• Urinary tract infection
  • Urease produces alkaline environment that can cause struvite stones
• Wound infections
• Pneumonia
• Bacteremia