M202-1

 Midstream urine: Proteus mirabilis – Shipped August 10, 2020

HISTORY

A simulated midstream urine collected from a 22 year old college student was sent to category A laboratories.

MAIN EDUCATIONAL POINTS from M202-1

1. Proteus mirabilis can be associated with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).
2. Proteus mirabilis are associated with UTIs complicated with long term catheterization, with or without stone formation.

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