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Expanded clinical spectrum of infections caused by Proteus penneri
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|March 1, 1987
Abstract:
Strains of Proteus penneri from seven abdominal wounds (after bowel resection), five urine samples, and eight other sites were isolated in mixed cultures. Seven urine isolates were in pure cultures. All infections were nosocomially acquired, indicating that complete identification of P. penneri in the clinical laboratory is warranted.
Insights
Proteus penneri strains were identified in abdominal wounds and urine samples from hospital-acquired infections. Complete identification of this bacterium is crucial for clinical laboratories.
Area of Science:
- Clinical microbiology
- Infectious diseases
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Nosocomial infections pose a significant threat in healthcare settings.
- Accurate bacterial identification is essential for effective patient management.
- Proteus penneri is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause various infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and sources of Proteus penneri in nosocomial infections.
- To highlight the importance of complete identification of P. penneri in clinical laboratories.
Main Methods:
- Bacterial isolates were obtained from clinical specimens including abdominal wounds, urine samples, and other sites.
- Isolates were identified using standard microbiological techniques.
- Cultures were analyzed for purity (pure vs. mixed).
Main Results:
- Proteus penneri strains were isolated from seven abdominal wounds, five urine samples, and eight other sites.
- Seven urine isolates were identified in pure cultures.
- All identified P. penneri infections were nosocomially acquired.
Conclusions:
- Proteus penneri is a relevant pathogen in hospital-acquired infections.
- The presence of P. penneri in diverse clinical settings underscores the need for its accurate identification.
- Complete identification of P. penneri is warranted for appropriate clinical and laboratory practice.