Serratia infections in patients with neutropenia

Hartmann, Franz; Gheorghiu, T; Leupold, Hanna; Baer, Florian; Diehl, V.

doi:10.1007/bf01649421

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“…marcescens infections typically occur in adults with immunocompromise or debilitating illness. 10,18,19 In this case the patient had multiple comorbidities. However, she did not have any specific immunodeficiency disorder.…”

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“…Also S. marcescens infections commonly occur in immunocompromised patients. 17–19 Other risk factors for S. marcescens infection include: indwelling medical devices, 10 use of antibiotics, 6,20 corticosteroids use, 10 use of illicit intravenous drugs, 9 chronic debilitating illnesses, 10 extremes of age 17 and lengthy hospital admission. 20 We are reporting a case of pulmonary Serratia granuloma radiologically mimicking metastatic malignancy and tuberculosis infection in an immunocompetent patient.…”

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A case of pulmonary Serratia marcescens granuloma radiologically mimicking metastatic malignancy and tuberculosis infection

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Serratia marcescens is a saprophytic gram-negative bacillus capable of causing a wide range of infections. A 57-year-old female was admitted to our hospital for four weeks with community acquired pneumonia. A chest x-ray, six weeks after discharge, demonstrated multiple, bilateral 'cannon ball'-like opacities and mediastinal lymphadenopathy which were highly suspicious of disseminated malignancy or tuberculosis. The only symptom that this patient had was a productive cough. She had multiple commodities, but no specific immunodeficiency disorder. Interestingly, her sputum and bronchial washing samples grew S. marcescens. The computed tomography-guided lung biopsy demonstrated necrotic granulomatous changes. There was no pathological evidence of tuberculosis or fungal infection, malignancy or vasculitis. There are only a handful of reported cases of Serratia granulomas. Thus, we are reporting a rare instance of pulmonary Serratia marcescens granuloma radiologically mimicking metastatic malignancy and tuberculosis infection.

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A case of pulmonary Serratia marcescens granuloma radiologically mimicking metastatic malignancy and tuberculosis infection

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“…Serratia plymuthica is a motile gram-negative bacillus of the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is ubiquitous in contaminated water and soil, and on plants, insects, and wild animals (3). Its pathogenic role and clinical significance are uncertain.…”

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