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[Serratia marcescens. Cutaneous involvement. Preliminary report].

H Kaplan1, L Sehtman, N Ricover

  • 1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Israelita, Ezrah, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study reports rare skin infections caused by Serratia marcescens. Prompt identification and appropriate antibiotic treatment are crucial for successful outcomes in these gram-negative bacillus infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Skin infections are common, but infections caused by specific gram-negative bacilli like Serratia marcescens are rare.
  • Accurate identification of the causative agent is essential for effective treatment.

Observation:

  • Three cases of skin infections were observed.
  • Biological examination identified Serratia marcescens as the causative agent.
  • Chemical characteristics aided in the definitive identification of the bacterium.

Findings:

  • Treatment guided by antibiograms led to successful outcomes in two out of three patients.
  • One patient failed to respond to therapy due to treatment with an ineffective antibiotic.
  • Literature review indicated a lack of previously reported skin infections due to Serratia marcescens.

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Implications:

  • This study suggests Serratia marcescens should be considered in non-responsive skin infections.
  • Systematic identification and reporting of Serratia marcescens are recommended to confirm its role in cutaneous infections.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and treatment of Serratia marcescens skin infections.