Pathogens
Providencia species

Providencia species

Precautions

May require contact precautions if highly resistant.

Susceptibilities

General Information

Gram-negative bacilli of the Enterobacteriaceae family.

GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients.

Infection usually in nosocomial setting.

Nosocomial infections:

  • Pneumonia (HAP)

  • UTI

  • Wound infections

  • Prosthetic device and line infections