Proteus

DNA analysis caused some name changes, but all bacteria under the proteus group are known to be resistant. They are Gram-negative rods; cause 12% of nosocomial infections.
They are located in feces and are able toget to other parts of the body and cause infections. 
== Diseases ==
=== Proteus mirabilis ===
The most commonly isolated one in infections, orginating from feces. They are the #1 cause of complicated cystis, and #2 cause of uncomplicated cystis. They are also involved in burn infections. 
=== Proteus vulgaris ===
Causes the same type of infections as proteus mirabilis, but is less frequently isolated. 
=== Morganella morganii ===
Involved in infantile diarrhea
=== Providencia stuartii ===
Involved in burn infections
== Treatment ==
The DOC for treatment of Proteus mirabilis is Ampicillin
The DOC for treatment of others (vulgaris, morganii and stuartii) is Ceftriaxone/Cefotaxime/Cefepime