Proteus
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Proteus spp.
Identification
- Gram-negative bacilli
- Oxidase negative, urease positive
Typical Locations
- Urinary tract
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Vagina
Common Infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Urease produces alkaline environment that can cause struvite stones
- Wound infections
- Pneumonia
- Bacteremia
