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Proteus is actually a greek god of the ? |
sea |
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When proteus is plated, it is said to demonstrate "_________ _________" |
swarming motility |
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_________ ________ form in the renal pelvis when a patient is infected with proteus. What happens when this forms? |
staghorn calculi [helmet with antlers of a stag] cause pain and kidney damage, and also act as a nidus for recurrent infections. |
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Proteus is urease ________. Why is this significant? |
positive. urease produces ammonia and CO2 from urea. This creates an alkaline environment, creates a perfect environment for precipitation of struvite stones from ammonium, magnesium, and phosphate. |
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Proteus can cause ____'s [hint: where is the scene set?] |
UTIs (public restroom) |
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Proteus is said to have a ______ odor. |
fishy [fish strewn across the bathroom] |
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Treatment for proteus infection? |
Sulfonamides = first line treatment. [sulfur eggs] |
