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Typing of proteus from patients with bacteriuria
1Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Leicester.
Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|February 1, 1996
Summary
This study found no predominant Proteus mirabilis type among 45 strains causing bacteriuria. Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns were similar across different Dienes types, making them unsuitable for bacterial typing.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Proteus mirabilis is a significant cause of urinary tract infections.
- Understanding the diversity of Proteus mirabilis strains is crucial for infection control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predominant type of Proteus mirabilis in patients with bacteriuria.
- To evaluate antimicrobial susceptibility patterns as a typing marker.
Main Methods:
- Dienes test was used to differentiate 45 Proteus mirabilis strains.
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed on all isolates.
Main Results:
- 38 distinct Dienes types were identified, indicating no predominant strain.
- Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns showed high similarity across different Dienes types.
Conclusions:
- There is no predominant type of Proteus mirabilis in community-acquired or hospital-acquired bacteriuria.
- Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns are not effective for typing Proteus mirabilis strains.