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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

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Should show: Would grow in culture.

Answered 7/5/2018

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Culture would show: Presence of proteus. That is what a urine culture would show. Sensitivities would show which antibiotics would be effective or not.

Answered 7/15/2018

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