Proteus Mirabilis

WHAT IS IT?

Proteus mirabilis is a gram negative rod shaped bacteria. 

CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
MOLECULAR CHARACTERISTICS
TRANSMISSION
CONDITIONS CAUSED

Urinary tract infection

Nephrolithiasisespecially stones made from magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvate) 

TREATMENT

Penicillinase-sensitive penicillins:  Amoxicillin, ampicillin; aminopenicillins

OTHER HY FACTS

Associated with struvate stones 

Page Updated: 04.17.2017