Serratia marcescens is commonly associated with hospital-acquired urinary tract and other infections. Serratia marcescens grows in damp conditions, preferring bathrooms, causing a pinky-orange slimy film, feeding on soap and other fatty residues.
Serratia marcescens can also be found in the mouth in the subgingival biofilm of teeth, which can cause staining of teeth.
| Condition type | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Affected systems | Urinary, Respiratory |
| Sexually Transmissible | |
| Genitourinary Incidence | moderate |
| Age group affected |
Microbial information
| Anaerobe / Aerobe | Facultative anaerobe |
|---|---|
| Gram stain | Gram-negative |
| Best tests to detect | |
| Pathogen of |
| Commensal of (Can naturally inhabit, but not necessarily as a healthy addition) |
| Optimal growth pH |
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| Conditions correlated with |
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| Cellular adherence capacities | |
| Found in healthy vaginas | No |
| Biofilm-forming capacities | |
| Cellular Morphology |
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| Microbe Motility | Motile |
| Colony Colour |
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| Substances Produced | |
| Sexually Transmissible |
What are the symptoms of Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections?
What causes Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections?
- No causes found for Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections, yet.
What are the risk factors associated with Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections?
How do you diagnose Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections?
- No diagnoses found for Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections, yet.
How do you treat Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections?
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Which treatments are likely to be ineffective for Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections?
What complications are associated with Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections?
- No complications found for Serratia marcescens urinary tract infections, yet.
