Regarding Proteus, which is true?
Proteus shows PPA test positive. Proteus: Odor: Putrid 'fishy' or 'seminal' odour. Most common clinical manifestation-UTI (Urinary tract infection). Phenylalanine Deaminase test/ phenylpyruvic acid (PPA test): Tests the ability of an organism to produce enzyme deaminase. PPA test +ve - conves phenylalanine to phenylpyruvic acid. Used to differentiate Proteus, Morganella and Providencia (Positive) from other members of Enterobacteriaceae (PPA negative). Esthiomene is a genital elephantiasis- seen in Lymphogranuloma venereumcaused by Chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1, L2, or L3.
Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli)
Musty odour
Most common infection caused is respiratory tract infection
PPA test positive
Esthiomene is a complication in females
PPA test positive