Video - Proteus mirabilis

Proteus mirabilis is a gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium. It is commonly found in the human intestinal tract and urinary tract and is known for its ability to produce urease, an enzyme that breaks down urea, which can lead to the formation of struvite crystals in the urinary tract and cause kidney stones. This bacteria can be identified in a urine culture, and the treatment of its infections involves antibiotics like trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, fluoroquinolones, and cephalosporins.