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Proteus mirabilis |
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Proteus mirabilis, a species of anaerobic, motile, rod-shaped bacteria found in putrid meat, abscesses, and fecal material. It is a leading cause of urinary tract infections. Proteus a genus of gram-negative, motile bacteria, members of the family Enterobacteriaceae, usually found in fecal and other putrefying matter. Also found associated with infections of the external ear and skin and in pyometra and pyelonephritis. Proteus mirabilis a common inhabitant of animal fecal material found particularly in infections of the eye, skin, urinary and respiratory tract. Proteus vulgaris found in canine epididymo-orchitis, prostatitis and cystitis. Proteus mirabilis Microbiology A gram-negative pathogen linked to UTIs, wound infections Habitat P mirabilis may be found in water,
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