Serratia marcescens culture. Species of Serratia occur as communal fauna in the intestinal mucous membranes of man and mammals. S. marcescens is occasionally pathogenic in humans,presenting in long term,chronically sick patients in whom they may cause septicemia. Previous medical interest in Serratia sp. existed only because they were likely to be identified in areas where other potential pathogens were found,and needed to be isolated | |
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