Providencia

Background

• Genus of Gram-negative urease-negative bacilli within the family Morganellaceae
• Named after Providence, Rhode Island
• Includes:
  • Providencia rettgeri
  • Providencia stuartii
  • Providencia alcalifaciens
  • Providencia rustigianii
  • Providencia heimbachae

Management

• May harbour ESBL
• Empiric therapy usually carbapenems