Proteus

Proteus

Diseases: UTI, Wound infections.

Proteus species are part of the Enterobacteriaceae family of gram negative bacilli

Proteus organisms are implicated as serious causes of infections in humans .they are widely distributed in nature and are associated with variety of infections in man , like wound infections and urinary tract infections.

Characteristics of Proteus:

1. Gram-negative rods.
2. Facultative anaerobic.
3. Lactose non-fermenter,oxidase-negative.
4. Produce the enzyme , phenylalanine dreaminess.
5. Very motile & produce swarming growth on blood agar
6. Produce the enzyme , urease’

The following are the members of the genus : proteus.

1. Proteus vulgar is
2. Proteus mirabilis.
3. Proteus moraine.
4. Proteus Ruggeri

Diseases caused by Proteus.

ð  Urinary tract infections (UTI)

ð  Bacteremia.

ð  Abscess

ð  Pyemic abscess

ð  Wound infections.

ð  Pneumonia.

ð  Pyemia.

ð  Septicemia.