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3 Mnemonics for Urease Positive Organisms – [Tonic Mnemonics for Clonic Teens]

Here are 3 fun mnemonics for urease positive organisms. Pick the one that suits you the most.

Examples of urease positive organisms include Proteus ( Responsible for causing UTIs and stones) as well as Helicobacter – remember the famous urease breath test ? Given the large number of common diseases caused by Urease positive organisms, it is important the you know them

3 Mnemonics for Urease Positive Organisms

PUNCH KiSS

P – Proteus
U – Ureaplasma
N – Nocardia
C – Cryptococcus
H – Helicobacter
Ki – Klebsiella
S – S. Saprophyticus
S – S. Epidermidis

Mnemonics for Urease Positive organisms — Mnemonic for Urease Positive organisms. You can right click and save to download this image.

BacK PUNCHeS

Bacteroides
Klebsiella
Proteus
Ureaplasma
Cryptococcus
Helicobacter
Staph. Saprophyticus

CHUNKy PiSS

Cryptococcus
Helicobacter
Ureaplasma
Nocardia
Klebsiella
Proteus
S.Saprophyticus
S.Epidermidis

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This mnemonic has been contributed by Dr. Rohit Nathani who is an intern at Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai.