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Renal Calculi associated with Proteus infection is

A
Uric Acid
B
Triple Phosphate
C
Calcium oxalate
D
Xanthine
High-Yield Explanation
Phosphate calculus Phosphate calculus is smooth and diy whiteIt tends to grow in alkaline urine, especially when urea-splitting Proteus organisms are present; As a result, the calculus may enlarge to fill most of the collecting system, forming a staghorn calculusStaghorn calculus may be clinically silent for years and may present with haematuria, urinary infection or renal failure(Ref: Harrison's 18/e p2387; Bailey 26/e p1293)

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