(II) Gram Negative Rods - (4)*Proteus spp. Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the motility of Proteus
A
“Swarming motility” on blood agar
2
Q
What bacteria is most associated with causing staghorn calculi?
A
Proteus
3
Q
What feature of Proteus allows it to form staghorn calculi?
A
(+) Urease
(Alkaline environment ⇒ Precipitation of struvite stones)
4
Q
What type of infection does Proteus cause?
A
UTIs
5
Q
What non-STI has a fishy odor?
A
Proteus
6
Q
Treatment: Proteus
A
Sulfonamides
7
Q
Proteus infection Clinical Presentation (IMPT!!)
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A
Proteus infection Clinical Presentation (IMPT!!)
- UTI
- Renal stones/Staghorn Calculi (urease produced breaks down urea to ammonia and CO2, alkalinization of urine results in stone formation)
8
Q
Swarming phenomenon is seen in […]
A
Swarming phenomenon is seen in Proteus
Only Proteus swarms culture.