Serratia marcescens

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'
See 'Additional Information'

General Information

Pathogen information

Gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family. Often highly resistant.

Epidemiology

  • Environmental organism, can colonize humans.

  • Infection usually in nosocomial setting.

  • Causes nosocomial outbreaks, and is resistant to some disinfectants.

Associated syndromes

Nosocomial infections:

  • Pneumonia (HAP)

  • UTI

  • Wound infections

  • Prosthetic device and line infections

Additional Information

May require contact precautions if highly resistant.