Proteus vulgaris

Proteus vulgaris is an facultative anaerobe, rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium in the Enterobacteriaceae family.

It causes urinary tract and wound infections.

In recent years, the resistances to many antibiotic classes (also beta-lactams) has significantly increased.

The main transmission path is via direct or indirect contact with contaminated persons or objects.

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Rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli) — Curved, straight or bean-shaped: bacilli come in many variants and are widely spread.

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Proteus vulgaris(bacterium)

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Proteus vulgaris
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