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Proteus Flashcards

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what is the biology of Proteus?

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  • Lactose Non-Fermenter
  • Urease (+)
  • Swarming Motility
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where is proteus normally found in the body?

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colon

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when does proteus cause disease?

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when it gains access to the urethra

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what is the pathogenesis of proteus?

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  • Fimbriae attaches to uro-epithelial cells
  • Motility promotes migration to kidneys
  • Urease will reduce urea
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how is an infection with proteus confirmed?

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Urinalysis

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what is the clinical presentation of proteus?

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  • UTI
  • Struvite Kidney stones
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how will proteus cause kidney stones?

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by using Urease with reduces amount of urea which leads to precipitation of magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite) and calcium

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