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Classification, Identification, and Clinical Significance of Proteus , Providencia , and Morganella

Year: 2000

Type: review

Abstract: This review presents the current taxonomy of the genera Proteus, Providencia, and Morganella, along with the current methods for the identification of each species within the three genera, incorporating both conventional biochemical and commercial methods. While all of these organisms are ubiquitous in the environment, individual case reports and nosocomial outbreak reports that demonstrate their ability to cause major infectious disease problems are presented. Lastly, anticipated antimicrobial susceptibility patterns are reviewed. Many of these organisms are easily controlled, but the advent of newer and more powerful antimicrobial agents has led to some problems of which laboratorians need to be aware.

Source: Clinical Microbiology Reviews

DOI: 10.1128/cmr.13.4.534

Authors: Caroline Mohr O'Hara, Frances W. Brenner, J. Michael Miller

Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Language: English

Topic: Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

Subfield: Microbiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2115003030

FWCI: 0.943

Cites: 114

Cited by: 768

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