[Morganella sp. rods--characteristics, infections, mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics]

Postepy Hig Med Dosw (Online). 2012 Apr 23:66:242-51. doi: 10.5604/17322693.992214.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The Morganella genus is one member of the tribe Proteae, which also includes the genera Proteus and Providencia. These bacteria are commonly present in the environment. Morganella sp. rods are known to be a causative agent of opportunistic hospital infections, mainly urinary tract, wound and blood infections of severe and high mortality, even in cases of an appropriate antibiotic. These bacteria may produce many virulence factors, for example urease, hemolysins, LPS, adhesins and enzymes hydrolyzing and modifying antibiotics commonly used to treat infections. Understanding the diverse biological properties of these rods may be of importance in the development of effective methods of prevention and control of infections with their participation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / drug therapy*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology*
  • Hemolysin Proteins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Morganella / drug effects*
  • Morganella / metabolism
  • Morganella / pathogenicity*
  • Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy*
  • Opportunistic Infections / microbiology*
  • Urease / metabolism
  • Virulence Factors / metabolism

Substances

  • Hemolysin Proteins
  • Virulence Factors
  • Urease