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What Causes Proteus Mirabilis Bacterial Infection?

I have been diagnosed with M. Proteus bacteria from multiple abscesses in my axilla. I was not told what this is, how it was contracted, if contagious, etc. I was prescribed cipro for 10 days. I am immunosuppressed and I am on leflunomide and rasuvo. Is this something bad? Should I see infectious disease specialist?
Thu, 7 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Proteus mirabilis is a common pathogen in abscesses and pus discharges. immunocompromised patients are more susceptible to it.
No need to worry as it will respond well to antibiotics,. Get a pus culture done and choose appropriate antibiotics based on pus swab report.
No need to see an infectious disease specialist.
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What Causes Proteus Mirabilis Bacterial Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Proteus mirabilis is a common pathogen in abscesses and pus discharges. immunocompromised patients are more susceptible to it. No need to worry as it will respond well to antibiotics,. Get a pus culture done and choose appropriate antibiotics based on pus swab report. No need to see an infectious disease specialist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.