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How can proteus mirabilis tramitted? what are the ways it can be transmitted or transfer?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Contact: Proteus can be transmitted like many bacteria by human to human contact. Proteus is normal in your gut. Good hygiene including frequent hand washing is key. Male sure to disinfect your computer keyboard.

Answered 3/28/2018

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Dr. Ted Saha answered

Motile bacteria.: Proteus is another cause of urinary tract inf, especially in the setting of indwelling urinary catheter, and hospital- acquired infections. Occasionally causes pneumonia, sinusitis, abdominal abscesses, wound and soft tissue inf, bone inf and gallbldder inf. Portal of entry is urinary tract and gets in to blood stream and spreads.

Answered 2/24/2018

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