Serratia species
MICROBIOLOGY
- Aerobic, Gram-negative rod of Enterobacteriaceae family, Klebsiella tribe.
- Only S. marcescens is a routine cause of human disease; others (S. liquefaciens, S. rubidaea, S. odorifera) are rare.
- Produces red hues upon growth on some nutrient agars and substances [Fig].
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Last updated: March 19, 2023
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Auwaerter, Paul. "Serratia Species." Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, The Johns Hopkins University, 2023. Pediatrics Central, peds.unboundmedicine.com/pedscentral/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540499/3.4/Serratia_species.
Auwaerter P. Serratia species. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2023. https://peds.unboundmedicine.com/pedscentral/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540499/3.4/Serratia_species. Accessed October 14, 2024.
Auwaerter, P. (2023). Serratia species. In Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University. https://peds.unboundmedicine.com/pedscentral/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540499/3.4/Serratia_species
Auwaerter P. Serratia Species [Internet]. In: Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. The Johns Hopkins University; 2023. [cited 2024 October 14]. Available from: https://peds.unboundmedicine.com/pedscentral/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540499/3.4/Serratia_species.
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