Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Serratia marcescens is a member of the Entero bactereacae family. S. marcescens is widely distributed in nature. It is isolated as saprophytes from soil and water. Reports of nosocomial infections caused by S. marcescens have increased in recent years. Infections include UTI, RTI, Septicaemia, Meningitis and Endotoxic shock. Only small proportion (<10%) of strains responsible for infection are pigmented. It is the most common clinical isolate among Serratia2.We isolated Serratia marcescens from blood culture of a hospitalized patient who was hospitalized for diabetes mellitus and chronic diarrhea.
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