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Description

Proteus sp. is a genus of rod shaped bacteria characterized by their intensive swarming growth. They are opportunistic pathogens and can be found in urine, feces, wounds, and other clinical sources. Hosts for Proteus sp. include: flies, fish, wild and domestic animals. Proteus sp. presence in soil, is a sign of fecal pollution and poses a risk of water and seafood contamination. Serological and molecular testing are used to determine the specific Proteus sp. strain. Proteus sp. strains can cause a range of illnesses from diarrhea, kidney stones and respiratory tract infections to meningitis. PMID: 26748500 Source: Regenstrief LOINC,

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Proteus sp
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2010-11-10
Construct for LOINC Short Name
Proteus sp

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Tag Language Translation
es-ES Spanish (Spain) Proteus sp
zh-CN Chinese (China) 变形杆菌属单个未知种
Synonyms: 变形杆菌
it-IT Italian (Italy) Proteus sp
nl-NL Dutch (Netherlands) Proteus sp.
pl-PL Polish (Poland) Proteus sp.