Renal Calculi associated with proteus infection is?: (A) Uric Acid, (B) Triple Phosphate, (C) Calcium oxalate, (D) Xanthine
Answer is B. Triple phosphate stones are produced secondary to infection by Proteus mirabilis which is a urease producing bacteria. Ref: Radiological Imaging of the Kidney By Emilio Quaia, Page 403; Bailey 24th Edition, Page 1319; Schwaz 8th Edition, Page 1547; Clinical Pediatric Urology 4th Edition, Page 1238