Serratia marcescens

Precautions

Routine Practices
Routine Practices

General Information

Pathogen information

Gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family.

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.