Identification of Proteus Vulgaris using Series of Biochemical Test and Staining Technique: Ecology, Pathogenicity (Enteric Pathogen), Description and Prevention of It’s Diseases

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Published: May 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/c4fpes96
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Proteus vulgaris, biochemical tests, staining techniques, enteric pathogens, ecology, pathogenicity, disease prevention, urinary tract infections, UTI, antibiotic resistance, environmental pollution, niger delta, clinical microbiology, bacterial identification, human microbiota, antibiotic susceptibility, gram-negative bacteria

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Eruchalu I Augustine
Department of Microbiology, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Phenotypic identification of bacteria by staining technique and biochemical tests. This practical was carried out to identify Proteus vulgaris using biochemical test, this test includes, citrate utilization, indole, carbohydrate  fermentation, methyl red, voges Proskauer, motility, production of hydrogen sulphide, catalase, and oxidase tests. Results obtained shows that Proteus vulgaris was positive to indole, motility, methyl red and urease. Proteus vulgaris was unable to utilize citrate for carbon and energy, and does not synthesis the enzyme amylase to break down starch. The bacteria fermented glucose to produce acid and gas. 

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