Pathogenesis of Proteus mirabilis urinary tract infection
- PMID: 11099936
- DOI: 10.1016/s1286-4579(00)01304-6
Pathogenesis of Proteus mirabilis urinary tract infection
Abstract
Proteus mirabilis is a causative agent of cystitis and pyelonephritis primarily in individuals with indwelling catheters or structural abnormalities of the urinary tract. The organism produces a variety of unique virulence factors that contribute to its pathogenicity and persistence in the human host.
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