Definitions for serratia marcescens
ser·ra·tia marcescens

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1. Serratia marcescensnoun

   the type species of the genus Serratia; a species found in water and soil and milk and foods and insects; can cause infections of the endocardium and blood and wounds and urinary tract and respiratory tract; has been tested as a bioweapon

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1. serratia marcescens

   Serratia marcescens is a species of rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria in the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is found in various environments including water, soil, animals, and even in the intestines and respiratory tracts of mammals. Serratia marcescens has significance in medicine as it can cause various types of infections, particularly in hospitalized individuals or those with weakened immune systems. This bacterium is also known for producing a red pigment, prodigiosin, when grown at room temperature.

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1. Serratia marcescens

   Serratia marcescens is a species of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium in the family Enterobacteriaceae. A human pathogen, S. marcescens is involved in nosocomial infections, particularly catheter-associated bacteremia, urinary tract infections and wound infections, and is responsible for 1.4% of nosocomial bacteremia cases in the United States. It is commonly found in the respiratory and urinary tracts of hospitalized adults and in the gastrointestinal system of children. Serratia may be correctly pronounced Ser-ra-shia or Ser-rah-tee-a. Due to its ubiquitous presence in the environment, and its preference for damp conditions, S. marcescens is commonly found growing in bathrooms, where it manifests as a pink discoloration and slimy film feeding off phosphorus-containing materials or fatty substances such as soap and shampoo residue. Once established, complete eradication of the organism is often difficult, but can be accomplished by application of a bleach-based disinfectant. Rinsing and drying surfaces after use can also prevent the establishment of the bacterium by removing its food source and making the environment less hospitable.

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1. Serratia marcescens

   A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil, water, food, and clinical specimens. It is a prominent opportunistic pathogen for hospitalized patients.

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   The numerical value of serratia marcescens in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of serratia marcescens in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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