Genomic Analysis of XDR Providencia stuartii strains from clinical isolate

Providencia species are Gram-negative bacilli in the Enterobacteriaceae family. The genus Providencia includes five species: Providencia stuartii, Providencia rettgeri, Providencia alcalifaciens, Providencia heimbachae, and Providencia rustigianii. Notably, P. stuartii is a rare opportunistic organism that causes healthcare-associated infections, such as acute enteric infection, urinary tract infection, and lung diseases. The organism is typically isolated from human secretions, including urine, sputum, blood, stool, and wound cultures. The treatment of choice is based on antibiotic sensitivities, infection source, and comorbid conditions.