Serratia is a genus of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria of the family Yersiniaceae. They are typically 1–5 μm in length, do not produce spores, [5] and can be …

Serratia bacteria are airborne and commonly grow in the home anywhere phosphorous-containing materials or fatty substances accumulate. The bacteria often appear as a slimy pink substance …

Apr 11, 2025 · Additionally, Serratia species may harbor multidrug resistance mechanisms that can complicate treatment decisions. This article will review the microbiology, epidemiology, …

Serratia marcescens is bacteria that can cause infections like UTIs and pneumonia. It most often spreads in hospitals or long-term healthcare facilities.

Jul 24, 2025 · Serratia is a type of bacterium commonly found in various natural environments. Serratia marcescens is a species of rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the …

Serratia marcescens can cause infections in several areas of the body, including the eyes, urinary tract, and respiratory system. The bloodstream is the most common location of the infection, …

Serratia marcescens (SM), a Gram-negative pathogen, belongs to the genus Serratia and the Yersiniaceae family. It was discovered by Bartolomeo Bizio in 1819. Bizio, an Italian …

Dec 13, 2024 · Serratia species are opportunistic gram-negative bacteria classified in the tribe Klebsielleae and the large family Enterobacteriaceae. Serratia are widespread in the …

Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and Serratia are closely related gram-negative bacteria that occasionally infect the urinary tract or respiratory tract of people in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.

Serratia infections refer to infections caused by Serratia marcescens, a facultative anaerobic, catalase-positive, gram-negative bacillus, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals, …