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Surgery MCQ – Renal Calculi in proteus infection

Posted By: medico on 19:37

Which of the following renal calculi is seen associated with proteus infection?
A. Calcium Oxalate
B. Triple Phosphate
C. Xanthine
D. Uric Acid
 
Correct answer : B. Triple Phosphate
High ammonia concentration leads to the formation of triple phosphate stones. This arises when urine is infected with urea splitting organisms like Proteus.