NCIt definition : A species of facultatively anaerobic, Gram-negative, rod shaped bacteria assigned
to the phylum Proteobacteria. This species is motile, indole and citrate positive,
and urease negative. P. alcalifaciens is associated with gastroenteritis and causes
diarrhea.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Providencia alcalifaciens.;