Proteus: Mythology to modern times

Aims: It is common knowledge that proteus bacteria are associated with urinary tract infections and urinary stones. Far more interesting however, is the derivation of the word proteus. This study examines the origin of the word proteus, its mythological, historical and literary connections and evolu...

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Main Authors: Senthy V Sellaturay, Raj Nair, Ian K Dickinson, Seshadri Sriprasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2012;volume=28;issue=4;spage=388;epage=391;aulast=Sellaturay