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Serratia
Medical Definition: | A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in the natural environment (soil, water, and plant surfaces) or as an opportunistic human pathogen. |
Guide Notes: | in water, soil, food; infection = SERRATIA INFECTIONS |
Serratia liquefaciens - A species of gram-negative bacteria in the genus SERRATIA found in plants and the DIGESTIVE TRACT of rodents. It is the most prevalent Serratia species in the natural environment. | |
Serratia marcescens - A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil, water, food, and clinical specimens. It is a prominent opportunistic pathogen for hospitalized patients. |
Serratia Medical Definitions and Terms
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