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title: Proteus vulgaris
description: "Straight rods that are Gram negative, this bacterium uses urea and produces hydrogen sulfide. It also produces gas from glucose. Growth is best at 35-37 C. It is pathogenic, occurring in the intestines of humans and many animals, and in…"
url: "https://vumicro.com/es/docs/proteus-vulgaris/"
updated: "2022-03-24"
category: Reference Library / Gram negative bacilli
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# Proteus vulgaris

Straight rods that are Gram negative, this bacterium uses urea and produces hydrogen sulfide. It also produces gas from glucose. Growth is best at 35-37 C. It is pathogenic, occurring in the intestines of humans and many animals, and in polluted soils and waters. It is most recognized clinically as a common isolate from wound and urinary tract infections.

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