Extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Proteus penneri: A rare missed pathogen.
Pandey, Anita; Verma, Himani; Asthana, Ashish K; Madan, Molly.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
; 2014 Jul-sept 57 (3): 489-491
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Indole negative Proteus species are invariably incorrectly identified as Proteus mirabilis, often missing out isolates of Proteus penneri. We report a case of extended spectrum beta lactamase producing and multidrug-resistant P. penneri isolated from pus from pressure sore of a patient of road traffic accident. Correct and rapid isolation and identification of such resistant pathogen are important as they are significant nosocomial threat.
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