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Serratia Marcesens

Serratia MarcescensSerratia marcescens is a pathogenic bacteria that is generally spread in hospitals and other medical settings.  Serratia marcescens can be spread by a variety of means. 

Health Effects of Serratia Marcescens

The health effects of Serratia marcescens vary depending on the underlying health of the individual, how Serratia marcescens was contracted, and other factors.  Serratia marcescens can cause serious illness and death.

The following are some possible health effects of a Serratia marcescens infection (not including effects from infection related to soft contact lens use):

  • Bacteremia (blood infection, also called blood poisoning) and septicemia (severe bacteremia that can arise from from infections throughout the body, including infections in the lungs, abdomen, and urinary tract)
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Septic arthritis (bacteremia and septicemia can cause septic arthritis)
  • Empyema (collection of pus)
  • Lymphadenitis (inflammation of a lymph node)
  • Endocarditis (inflammation of the heart—muscle, lining, valves)
  • Meningitis (inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord)
  • Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs of the body)
  • Fever
  • Respiratory distress
  • Shock
  • Convulsions

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