title: Rapid identification of swarming Proteus using the PathoTec ornithine decarboxylase test strip.
abstract: The PathoTec ornithine decarboxylase test strip was evaluated for use in identification of swarming Proteus. All 181 strains tested were accurately identified within 4 h.
mesh_terms: D002262:Carboxy-Lyases / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D002965:Classification / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D009955:Ornithine Decarboxylase / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D011511:Proteus / Q000145:classification*; D011513:Proteus mirabilis / Q000201:enzymology; D011514:Proteus vulgaris / Q000201:enzymology; D011934:Reagent Strips
chemical_list: D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D011934:Reagent Strips; D002262:Carboxy-Lyases; D009955:Ornithine Decarboxylase