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* Gram-negative bacilli |
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* Oxidase negative, urease positive |
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* Pneumonia |
* Pneumonia |
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* Bacteremia |
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| + | [[Category:Gram-negative bacilli]] |
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Revision as of 21:21, 15 August 2019
Microbiology
- Gram-negative bacilli
- Oxidase negative, urease positive
Typical Sources
- Urinary tract
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Vagina
Common Infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Urease produces alkaline environment that can cause struvite stones
- Wound infections
- Pneumonia
- Bacteremia
