serratia marcescens - Infectious Diseases Message Board

Cherylha · 06-11-2003, 08:54 AM

My father has Serratia Marcescens? Does anyone know anything about this infectiion? Any information can help.

Thank you

cattys · 10-17-2003, 06:58 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, 02:53 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.

Bruce · 11-10-2003, 11:13 AM

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