Proteus spp

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Sections available in full article Classification, Distribution, Significance, Active Forms, Active Form 1, Clinical Effects, Epidemiology, Pathological effects, Other Host Effects, Control, Diagnosis, Useful samples, Specimen storage, Transport of samples, Laboratory diagnosis, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Dr Richard Walker DVM PhD MPVM DipACVM
Synonyms P. mirabilis, P. vulgaris

Classification


Taxonomy

  • Genus: Proteus .
  • Family: Enterobacteriaceae .

Etymology

  • Gk: Proteus - an ocean god able to change himself into different shapes; Lat: mirabilis - wonderful; vulgaris - common.

Distribution

  • Worldwide.

Significance

  • Normal fecal flora of mammals.
  • Found in environment.
  • Opportunistic pathogen, occasionally causing infection in animals.

Sources

Publications

  • Krogh H Vet al(1981)A study of skin diseases in dogs and cats. VI. Microflora of the major canine pyodermas.Nord Vet Med33(1), 17-22.
  • Wooley R Eet al(1976)Quantitative and bacteriological studies of urine specimens from canine and feline urinary tract infections.J Clin Microbiol4(4), 326-329.
  • Krogh H Vet al(1976)A study of skin diseases in dogs and cats. II. Microflora of the normal skin of dogs and cats.Nord Vet Med28(9), 459-463.

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