Proteus mirabilis Flashcards
1
Q
gram stain
A
gram negative rod
2
Q
media
A
grows on MacConkey, HE, XLD
3
Q
appearance on media
A
“swarms” on non-selective agars
NLF, clear on all three, with or without black centers on XLD or HE
Foul smelling
4
Q
special characteristics
A
swarming, odor of “burnt chocolate” or chocolate cake, vulgaris stain is Indole positive, produces Urease enzyme
5
Q
IMViC
A
- -
6
Q
Lactose fermentation
A
negative
7
Q
Indole
A
negative
8
Q
Methyl Red
A
positive
9
Q
Voges Proskauer
A
negative
10
Q
Citrate
A
negative
11
Q
Motility
A
positive, swarming
12
Q
H2S production
A
positive
13
Q
TSI
A
A/A H2S+
14
Q
LIA
A
R/A H2S+
15
Q
Diseases
A
suppurative abscesses, pyelonephritis, cystitis, and infant diarrhea; produces “antibiotic resistant diarrhea” due to multiple drug resistance; UTI, nosocomial infections
