Proteus mirabilis (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption Proteus mirabilis, which can cause kidney stones and hard-to-treat urinary tract infections Credit Xin Li, University of Michigan Medical School Usage Restrictions Registered reporters only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.