Hi,
Proteus mirabilis is part of the
Enterobacteriaceae family. It mostly is known to cause
urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal tract infections.
Proteus vulgaris is another organism, which is anaerobic, rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium in the Enterobacteriaceae family.
It causes urinary tract and wound infections. It can also be found free-living in water and soil.
When this organism enters
the urinary tract, wounds, or the lungs it can become pathogenic. The main mode of transmission is direct or indirect contact with contaminated persons or objects.
In recent years, the resistance to many antibiotic classes for this organism has significantly increased. Hence, it needs to be treated with an appropriate course of antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician