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A common cause of UTI
Gram (-) rod "swarmer" Lactose non-fermenter Produces an endotoxin Urease (+): important for causing pyelonephritis |
Proteus mirabilis
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UTIs in hospitalized patients
Gram (-) rod non-motile lactose fermenter Virulence: capsule K Ag fimbrae for adhesion |
Klebsiella
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Common in patients with recurrent UTI
Gram (-) rods Motile Lactose fermenter Multi-drug resistance is emerging. |
Enterobacter
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Gram (+) coci in clusters
Transmission from normal flora of the skin and GU mucosa. Catalase (+) Coagulase (-) **Novobiacin resistant |
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Gram (-) bacillus/rods
Enteric bacteria Opportunistic- hospitalized patients Characteristic red pigment |
Serratia marscenscens
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5-15% of cases of cystitis in young women
Prevent by urination after intercourse |
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Common in patients with recurrent infections.
Important nosocomial pathogen. Gram (-) rods Motile, aerobe oxidase (+) biofilm formation |
Pseudomonas aeurginosa
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Common in patients with recurrent infections.
normal flora in the GU tract multi-drug resistance (VRE) |
Enterococci
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Important nosocomial pathogen
Device related (catheter) Biofilm formation Prevention: catheter care |
Staph epidermidis
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Common in hospitalized patients on broad spectrum antibiotics.
Diabetic patients Immunosuppressed |
Candida albicans
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