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Proteus

A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in the intestines of humans and a wide variety of animals, as well as in manure, soil, and polluted waters. Its species are pathogenic, causing urinary tract infections and are also considered secondary invaders, causing septic lesions at other sites of the body.

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Tree Number(s): B03.440.450.425.600, B03.660.250.150.590

MeSH Unique ID: D011511

Registry Number: txid583

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