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Proteus infection overview

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Overview

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

Classification

Classification

Causes

Causes

Screening

Screening

Differential Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

References

References

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