Renal calculus seen in proteus infection is
Correct Answer: Triple phosphate
Description: Urease producing organisms eg :- proteus ,psuedomonas , and staphylococcus , break down urea to produce ammonia and co2.The urine becomes alkaline which promotes formation of struvite calculi ( magnesium ammonium phosphate ) which grow to become staghorn calculi.E coli never forms struvite stones ref :- Bailey and Love 27th edition .chapter 72 . pg no 1406
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