This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Urinary Tract, Subject name: Surgery
A patient with alkaline urine which is cloudy with plenty of pus cells is suffering from: 
Select and explain. 
A. E. coli, B. Proteus, C. TB, D. None
B: Proteus
Answer: B: Proteus 
Explanation: Ans: b (Proteus)Ref: Bailey & Love, 24th ed, p. 1324 & 23rd ed, p. 1191Proteus and Staphylococcus split urea, forming ammonia which makes the urine alkaline and promotes formation of calculi.