Renal Calculi associated with Proteus infection is
Correct Answer: Triple Phosphate
Description: Phosphate calculus Phosphate calculus is smooth and diy whiteIt tends to grow in alkaline urine, especially when urea-splitting Proteus organisms are present; As a result, the calculus may enlarge to fill most of the collecting system, forming a staghorn calculusStaghorn calculus may be clinically silent for years and may present with haematuria, urinary infection or renal failure(Ref: Harrison's 18/e p2387; Bailey 26/e p1293)
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