Cherylha
06-11-2003, 11:54 AM
My father has Serratia Marcescens? Does anyone know anything about this infectiion? Any information can help.
Thank you
Thank you
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cattys
10-17-2003, 09:58 PM
Serratia is a very nasty bug. It is resistant to alot of antibiotics. Cipro works well to kill of this nasty bacteria.
tryingtofeelgood
10-19-2003, 05:53 PM
did he acquire this infection in the hospital? I would suggest getting an infectious disease doctor in and trying some antibiotics that are sensitive to serratia.
I wish your father the best of health.
I wish your father the best of health.
Bruce
11-10-2003, 02:13 PM
Serratia marcesens is a typical opportunistic bacilli that under usual conditions does not cause an infection. You didn't state the source, but the organism can cause a UTI, and if it is allowed to get established, can cause septicemia, osteomylitis. It is rersistant to most antibiotics, and a culture would be helpful.
Bruce
retired microbiologist
Bruce
retired microbiologist