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Proteus penneri and urinary calculi formation.

S Krajden, M Fuksa, W Lizewski

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Proteus penneri, a newly identified bacterium, has been identified as a cause of urinary tract infections and bladder stones. This case report marks the first known instance of this pathogen leading to such conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Urology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Proteus penneri is a recently identified bacterial species.
    • The clinical relevance and pathogenic potential of Proteus penneri remain largely uncharacterized.
    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bladder calculi (stones) are common urological conditions with various etiologies.

    Observation:

    • This report details a case of a patient experiencing a urinary tract infection.
    • The infection was associated with the presence of bladder calculi.
    • Proteus penneri was identified as the causative agent of the infection and stone formation.

    Findings:

    • This is the first documented case of Proteus penneri causing a urinary tract infection.
    • The findings suggest Proteus penneri can contribute to the development of bladder calculi.
    • The study highlights a novel pathogen associated with complex UTIs.

    Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of pathogens implicated in urinary tract infections and bladder stone formation.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenicity and clinical significance of Proteus penneri.
    • This discovery may influence diagnostic and treatment strategies for specific UTI cases.

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