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What diseases does Serratia marcescens cause? What symptoms does this bacterium cause? How can a wound become infected with Serratia marcescens? Does the presence of this bacteria in the wound mean that the wound will take longer and more difficult to heal? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
What does the presence of Serratia marcescens in the wound indicate?
Hello, I would like to ask what is serratia marcescens? All I know is it’s some kind of bacterium, but I’m waiting for a doctor’s appointment and I’m concerned about what exactly it is. Some time ago I injured my foot quite seriously, although it was nothing that would make me terribly worried. The wound was big, but I went to the hospital and everything seemed fine. It turned out, however, that the wound on the foot heals very slowly, it shows swelling and redness, so I returned with it to the doctor who ordered more detailed tests.
It turned out that I have a wound infected with serratia marcescensand I don’t know what that means. I’m afraid because the wound was not supposed to be dangerous, and now it turns out that this bacterium has appeared. Therefore, I would be grateful for an explanation of what serratia marcescens is and how it could even happen infections by serratia marcescenssince I tried to do everything according to the doctor’s instructions. Will the presence of serratia marcescens make the wound take longer to heal? Are there any antibiotics for serratia marcescens?
The doctor explains the consequences of infection with the bacterium Serratia marcescens
Serratia marcescens otherwise known with a blood stick, Czy the miracle stick is a gram negative bacterium. This bacterium is part of the natural bacterial flora of the human digestive tract. In healthy people, its presence does not cause symptoms. Some strains of bacteria produce a red pigment. Serratia marcescens prefers a humid environment and can therefore be found in humid rooms such as bathrooms. It can be pathogenic in immunocompromised people.
Blood rod can cause wound infections, including postoperative wounds. Getting near the eyes, it can cause conjunctivitis, keratitis, endophthalmitis, infection of the tear ducts. The bacteria can cause inflammation of the urinary tract, respiratory tract infections, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, meningitis, and sepsis. The healing result of a wound depends on many factors. The age of the patient is an important issue. In the elderly, wounds usually heal worse.
The location of the wound, the direction of the wound course, the shape of the wound, and the time elapsed since the wound are also important factors influencing the healing process. Wound healing complications such as infection, hematoma or wound dehiscence prolong its healing. The general condition of the patient, genetic factors, nutritional status, comorbidities, treatment, e.g. radiation, also have a significant impact. Serratia marcescens is resistant to many antibiotics. This means that commonly used drugs may not be effective in treating the infection. Therefore, an antibiogram is made, which shows which antibiotic the bacterium is sensitive to. This allows you to choose the right treatment that will be effective in the infection with this bacterium.
I suggest you go to the doctor who ordered the culture test. The doctor will decide on the necessary further diagnosis and, if necessary, will start appropriate treatment.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
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