Serratia marcescens: microbiological characterization, resistance properties, virulence and clinical relevance

Abstract

Serratia marcescens (SM) is among the most relevant pathogens of opportunistic infections. This review contains an analysis of the literature data on the importance of serrations in medical practice. Molecular genetic predictors of virulence and antibiotic resistance of this pathogen were analyzed in detail. The review discusses the main methods of typing SM. Various local and generalized s of infections caused by SM are described.