2.8.2 Proteus spp. Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 spp. of Proteus?
A
mirabilis
vulgaris
penneri
myxofaciens
2
Q
Bacteria that is commonly isolated from urine, ears, and blood infection
A
Proteus vulgaris and mirabilis
3
Q
What are the disease?
A
Bacteremia
Septicimia
UTI
Renal Stone
Respiratory tract
Wound infection
4
Q
What is the colonial morphology of proteus?
A
Swarming motility and burnt chocolate odor
5
Q
What is the result for TSI?
A
K/A + H2S
6
Q
What is the result for LIA?
A
R/A
7
Q
What Proteus has a red ring in indole?
A
Proteus vulgaris
8
Q
What Proteus has a yellow ring in indole?
A
P. mirabilis
9
Q
What is the result for MR?
A
Red
10
Q
What is the result for Urease
A
Pink
11
Q
Why Serratia is positive in Urease?
A
Rapid producer
12
Q
What is the result for PAD (Phenylalanine deaminase test)?
A
Green (+)
13
Q
What is the reagent for PAD?
A
10% Ferric chloride
