“Frito feet occur due to natural bacteria like Proteus and Pseudomonas on their paw pads. These bacteria produce a yeast-like odor resembling corn chips. It’s harmless unless paired with ...

The inside of the patient's lung had been sprayed earlier with a chemical that makes the bacteria visible when light from the probe is shone on them. The Proteus probe in action: The technique ...

This test is used to identify bacteria capable of hydrolyzing urea using the enzyme urease. It is commonly used to distinguish the genus Proteus from other enteric bacteria. The hydrolysis of urea ...