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− | = ''Proteus'' spp. = |
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+ | ===Microbiology=== |
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+ | *Genus of [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Shape::bacillus|bacilli]] that are oxidase [[Oxidase::negative]] and urease [[Urease::positive]] |
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− | == Identification == |
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+ | *Part of the flora of the urinary and genital tracts as well as gastrointestinal tract |
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+ | *Species of medical importance include [[Proteus mirabilis]], [[Proteus vulgaris]], and [[Proteus penneri]] |
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+ | *Intrinsically resistant to [[tetracyclines]], [[tigecycline]], [[nitrofurantoin]], and [[colistin]] |
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+ | **[[Proteus penneri]] and [[Proteus vulgaris]] are also intrinsically resistant to [[ampicillin]], and first- and second-generation [[cephalosporins]] |
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+ | ==Clinical Manifestations== |
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− | * Oxidase negative, urease positive |
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− | == Typical Locations == |
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− | * Urinary tract |
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− | * Gastrointestinal tract |
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− | * Vagina |
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− | == Common Infections == |
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 25 January 2022
Background
Microbiology
- Genus of Gram-negative bacilli that are oxidase negative and urease positive
- Part of the flora of the urinary and genital tracts as well as gastrointestinal tract
- Species of medical importance include Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, and Proteus penneri
- Intrinsically resistant to tetracyclines, tigecycline, nitrofurantoin, and colistin
- Proteus penneri and Proteus vulgaris are also intrinsically resistant to ampicillin, and first- and second-generation cephalosporins
Clinical Manifestations
- Urinary tract infection
- Urease produces alkaline environment that can cause struvite stones
- Wound infections
- Pneumonia
- Bacteremia