Serratia marcescens
Serratia marcescens
Serratia marcescens (pronunciation: səˈreɪʃiə mɑːrˈsɛsɪnz) is a species of rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria in the family Enterobacteriaceae.
Etymology
The name Serratia was named after an Italian physicist named Serafino Serrati, while marcescens comes from the Latin word "marcescere" which means "to decay".
Description
Serratia marcescens is known for producing a red pigment called prodigiosin, which is associated with its pathogenicity. It is capable of surviving in various environments, including water, soil, and the human intestine.
Pathogenicity
Serratia marcescens is an opportunistic pathogen, meaning it can cause disease in individuals with weakened immune systems. It is known to cause a variety of infections, including urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and septicemia.
Treatment
Treatment for Serratia marcescens infections typically involves antibiotics, although the bacteria is known to have resistance to several types of antibiotics, making treatment challenging.
Related Terms
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Urinary tract infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Septicemia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Serratia marcescens
- Wikipedia's article - Serratia marcescens
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