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Serratia marcescens

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Serratia marcescens
Microbiology The type-species of the gram-negative Serratia, widely present in the environment, and occasional cause of hospital-acquired infections Asssociations Contaminated fluids, equipment, cleaning solutions, hands, ↓ nurse-to-Pt ratio. See Serratia.


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PRODIGIOSIN PIGMENT OF THE BACTERIUM SERRATIA MARCESCENS MAY FUNCTION TO SPILL EXCESS CELLULAR ENERGY.
6,7,9), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6,9), Acinetobacter baumannii (2), other nonfermentative bacteria (7,9), Serratia marcescens (7,9), Shigella spp.
The SFDA is now working with the Ministry of Health to follow up on the locally manufactured baby shampoo, which it says is polluted with serratia marcescens, a type of germ that can cause toxemia, meningitis, conjunctivitis, and inflammation of urinary system, which may lead to death.
 
 
 
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