Antibiotic resistance in Serratia marcescens.

<i>Serratia marcescens</i> as Opportunistic Pathogen and the Importance of Continuous Monitoring of Nosocomial Infection in Makah City, Saudi Arabia

“…Over the last 40 years, Serratia marcescens has become important cause of nosocomial infections. There have been many reports concerning the identification, antibiotic susceptibility, pathogenicity and epidemiological investigation of this microorganismism [14]- [16]. Outbreaks have been described in a variety of clinical settings and different environmental sources have been identified as reservoirs.…”

An outbreak of multidrug-resistant Serratia marcescens: the importance of continuous monitoring of nosocomial infections

“…There have been many reports concerning the identification, antibiotic susceptibility, pathogenicity and epidemiological investigation of this microorganism (2, 8). Outbreaks have been described in a variety of clinical settings and different environmental sources have been identified as reservoirs (1,2,8). Accurate identification is important in defining outbreaks (1,11).…”

“…In addition, Serratia marcescens often demonstrates multiple mechanisms of antibiotic resistance (2,(8)(9)(10), necessitating the use of antibiotics usually kept in reserve. The antibiotics of choice to treat a variety of infections are β-lactam agents such as penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams and carbapenems.…”

Assessment of Antibiogram of Biofield Energy Treated <i>Serratia marcescens</i>

“…Basic mechanism behind aminoglycosides against microbes are, either through the alteration of the cell envelop, which prevent drug uptake, or by modifying the drug moiety by inactivation enzymes [29]. Gentamicin resistance is generally caused by acetyltransferase AAC (3)-1, an inactivating enzyme mediated by plasmids [30].…”