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Proteus spp
Synonym(s): P. mirabilis, P. vulgaris
Introduction
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.
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Clinical Effects
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Diagnosis
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Krogh H V, Kristensen S (1981) A study of skin diseases in dogs and cats. VI. Microflora of the major canine pyodermas. Nord Vet Med 33 (1), 17-22 PubMed.
- Wooley R E, Blue J L (1976) Quantitative and bacteriological studies of urine specimens from canine and feline urinary tract infections. J Clin Microbiol 4 (4), 326-329 PubMed.
- Krogh H V, Kristensen S (1976) A study of skin diseases in dogs and cats. II. Microflora of the normal skin of dogs and cats. Nord Vet Med 28 (9), 459-463 PubMed.