Question 1

proteus mirabilis & e. coli uti chronic. after treatment, would hiprex be prophylactic  in proteus bacteria prevention or not effected by hiprex?

Accepted Answer

Hiprex: It may reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of antibacterial drugs. Good Luck

Question 2

will cefixime (surpax) kill yersinia and proteus mirabillis bacteria?

Accepted Answer

It may: But you need to do sensitivity testing against the particular strain of organism isolated, and with the increasing frequency of resistance development this is an essential component of management.

Question 3

what symptoms do you get with the bacteria proteus mirabilis in men and women?

Accepted Answer

Proteus mirabilis: This is a potential cause of urinary tract infection, or if you have spillage of fecal contents into the peritoneum from a bowel perforation it may be part of the polymicrobial flora.  There is nothing specific about the symptoms due to this gram-negative bacillus, one of the enterobacteriaceae.

Question 4

would a urine culture for uti show up proteus mirabilis? or show that that bacteria is present? or would i have to ask for a specific test for that

Accepted Answer

Should show: Would grow in culture.

Question 5

if i gave oral sex to someone with proteus mirabilis, would it be passed on to me? i know the uti can't be passed, but what about the bacteria itself?

Accepted Answer

No: In someone with a uti, you cannot pick up this bacteria.  Uti means urinary tract infection.  This is just a term for bacteria in the urine causing an infection.

Question 6

can proteus mirabilis be transferred sexually? i'm pregnant with this bacteria. the doctor said my boyfriend doesn't need to be treated? is this true?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its True: Proteus mirabilis is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is a bacteria which typically causes urinary tract infections.

Question 7

4 year old keeps getting overgrowth of bad bacteria in gut. c. diff, enterobacter cloacae complex, proteus mirabellis..history of egid. what is cause?

Accepted Answer

Many possible: causes including problems with motility of the bowel, intestinal surgery, antibiotic use, immune disorders, especially IGA deficiency, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease. Your daughter'a history of EGID may be the culprit. She will be best served through the care of a gastroenterologist teamed with an allergist and full examination for contributing factors  to treat her.

Question 8

i had proteus mirabilis in my vagina not my bladder. therefore no uti, just bacteria in my vagina. how would my husband be tested for it and is it necessary? also what type of doctor would do testing?

Accepted Answer

Not typical: Proteus mirabilis is not a typical pathogen of vaginal infections.  It is more typical of uti's, but you probably already know this.  In terms of your husband, it is not considered an std and it is not associated with miscarriage.  He could simply have a urine culture performed by a primary doctor if you are still concerned.  Talk with your ob/gyn.

Question 9

what is the bacterial growth pattern of proteus mirabilis?

Accepted Answer

Spreader: This motile bacteria will spread out across the surface of an agar plate and often obliterate the growth of other organisms which may be present.  It ferments lactose and produces urease, releasing ammonia which make the area alkaline.  If this happens in the urine due to infection it can result in kidney stones.

Question 10

my 14 month old was prescribed chloramphenicol (we live in mozambique) for a bacterial gut infection. proteus s.p - what is that ? and is that antibio

Accepted Answer

Proteus: Proteus is a bacteria that occurs in the bowel. Many antibiotics are useful and depend on where you live. All the best.

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Proteus mirabilis & e. coli uti chronic. after treatment, would hiprex be prophylactic in proteus bacteria prevention or not effected by hiprex?

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Will cefixime (surpax) kill yersinia and proteus mirabillis bacteria?

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What symptoms do you get with the bacteria proteus mirabilis in men and women?

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Would a urine culture for uti show up proteus mirabilis? or show that that bacteria is present? or would i have to ask for a specific test for that

A member asked:

If i gave oral sex to someone with proteus mirabilis, would it be passed on to me? i know the uti can't be passed, but what about the bacteria itself?

A member asked:

Can proteus mirabilis be transferred sexually? i'm pregnant with this bacteria. the doctor said my boyfriend doesn't need to be treated? is this true?

A member asked:

4 year old keeps getting overgrowth of bad bacteria in gut. c. diff, enterobacter cloacae complex, proteus mirabellis..history of egid. what is cause?

A member asked:

I had proteus mirabilis in my vagina not my bladder. therefore no uti, just bacteria in my vagina. how would my husband be tested for it and is it necessary? also what type of doctor would do testing?

A member asked:

What is the bacterial growth pattern of proteus mirabilis?

A member asked:

My 14 month old was prescribed chloramphenicol (we live in mozambique) for a bacterial gut infection. proteus s.p - what is that ? and is that antibio

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