Pathogens
Providencia species

Providencia species

Susceptibilities

General Information

Ceftriaxone

High bacterial burden and limited source control: cefepime

  • Ciprofloxacin
  • TMP/SMX
  • Meropenem
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Fosfomycin (cystitis only)

Gram-negative bacilli of the Enterobacterales family

Normal GI flora; also found in soil, water and sewage

Nosocomial infections:

  • Gastroenteritis

  • UTIs

  • Bloodstream infections

  • Prosthetic device and line infections