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What infections or diseases is associated with serratia liquefaciens?
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In the hospital, Serratia species tend to colonize the respiratory and urinary tracts, rather than the gastrointestinal tract, in adults.
Serratia infection is responsible for about 2% of nosocomial infections of the bloodstream, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, surgical wounds, and skin and soft tissues in adult patients. Outbreaks of S. marcescens meningitis, wound infections, and Arthritis have occurred in pediatric wards.
Serratia infection has caused endocarditis and osteomyelitis in people addicted to heroin.
Cases of Serratia arthritis have been reported in outpatients receiving intra-articular injections.
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What diseases are associated with Serratia Marcescens?
i dont knowwwwww!!!!! its crazy, Colton Frazier 3-12-09
What kind of species is the Serratia Marcescens?
Serratia Marcescens is a form of bacteria. It is frequently involved in urinary tract and wound infections. Creepy as it is, this bacteria can be found in parts of the teeth.
What is Serratia?
serratia is a genus of bacteria Serratia are rod shapped, gram negative facultative anaerobes. The genus serratia belongs in the family Enterobacteriaceae. They produce a red pigment which gives colonies a characteristic pink colour.
Is serratia marcescens dnase positive or negative?
Serratia genus as a whole is dnase positive.
Does serratia test negative for citrate?
No, Serratia and Klebsiella test positive for citrate. E.Coli tests negative.
What diseases are associated with Serratia Marcescens?
i dont knowwwwww!!!!! its crazy, Colton Frazier 3-12-09
What causes serratia bacteria of the lungs?
Usually catheter associated bacteremia, urinary tract infection and wound infections.
Can serritia liquefecien have plasmids?
Serratia liquefaciens is a very rare rod shaped non-pathogenic bacteria. Since bacteria have plasmids, this bacteria may as well.
What gram negative bacteria cause catheter associated urine infections?
I am studying this subject in my microbiology class now. Serratia (Serratia marcescens is the bacteria that is found in cathers, saline solutions other non sterile supplies. This can often lead to urinary and respiratory tract infections.
What kind of species is the Serratia Marcescens?
Serratia Marcescens is a form of bacteria. It is frequently involved in urinary tract and wound infections. Creepy as it is, this bacteria can be found in parts of the teeth.
What is Serratia?
serratia is a genus of bacteria Serratia are rod shapped, gram negative facultative anaerobes. The genus serratia belongs in the family Enterobacteriaceae. They produce a red pigment which gives colonies a characteristic pink colour.
What medical specialist deals with serratia marcescens?
An infectious disease specialist treats infections, but typically you wouldn't start there. Where are you infected? Consult with your primary care provider first.
Is serratia marcescens dnase positive or negative?
Serratia genus as a whole is dnase positive.
Does serratia test negative for citrate?
No, Serratia and Klebsiella test positive for citrate. E.Coli tests negative.
How do you dispose of Serratia marcescens?
No
Is serratia a lactose fermenter?
no
Is Serratia marcescens an obligate aerobe or a facultative anaerobe?
Members of the genus Serratia are facultative anaerobes. Answer from a professor of microbiology.
