Recurrent infections, repeated treatment of antibiotics, obstructions of the urinary system, and the use or insertions of urethral tools are all risk factors.
Proteus infections are also more common in women, long-term catheter users, and people with other diseases.
Proteus infection symptoms and diseases
Proteus infection can cause serious health problems.
- Cystitis
- pyelonephritis
- urethritis
- prostatitis
- stones, including chronic and recurrent stones (which can indicate the presence or severity of a chronic disease)
- Sepsis
Symptoms can vary depending on the case.
- Trouble urinating
- Pus in the urine
- Increased frequency of urination
- in men, urethral discharge
- Pain is not as bad as the pubis
- Back pain
- Side effects of pain
- Sensitivity to touch in the area below your ribs
- presence of blood in urine
- A reduction in urine volume may cause a concentrated appearance.
- Fièvre
- Chills
- nausea
- vomiting
- In rare cases, touch sensitive kidneys may be possible
What is a Proteus Infection?
The Enterobacteriaceae family’s genus Proteus includes Gram-negative bacteria (bacilli), which are common in the human intestinal flora, as well as in various environments like hospitals and nursing homes.
Proteus mirabilis is the most common cause of infections outside of hospitals. Proteus vulgaris, Proteus penneri, and Proteus verrucarius are more common in hospitals. These two species also tend to affect people with compromised immune systems or who already have other diseases.
Proteus care & treatment
When it affects the female urinary tract, Proteus infection can be treated orally by taking a quinolone or the combination trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
In women, oral quinolones are also useful in cases of uncomplicated acute pyelonephritis; alternatively, a single dose of ceftriaxone or gentamicin followed by trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, or a cephalosporin treatment may be prescribed.
In the event of hospitalization, drugs may also need to be administered parenterally.
Complicated infections can be treated with ceftriaxone, quinolones, gentamicin combined with ampicillin or aztreonam parenterally (or orally if available) followed by possible oral treatment with quinolones, cephalosporins or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
Disclaimer: The information provided is for guidance only and should not be considered as a substitute for medical advice. If you feel unwell, consult your doctor or seek medical advice.
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