Eur J Dermatol. 2022 Jan 1;32(1):94-98. doi: 10.1684/ejd.2022.4233.
ABSTRACT
Background Skin is one of the organs associated with Serratia marcescens infection. The associated morbidity can be significant, however, information is lacking. Objectives To identify characteristics of cases with cutaneous infection of Serratia marcescens. Materials & Methods Cutaneous Serratia marcescens infection was retrospectively analysed between 2005 and 2020. Results A total of 59 patients were identified. Epidemiological data showed an increasing trend of Serratia marcescens isolates. Predisposing conditions were identified as preexisting dermatosis (44.1%), antecedent procedures (35.6%) and trauma (8.5%). The majority of manifestations included cellulitis/erysipelas (50.8%), followed by ulcers (25.4%) and abscesses (11.9%). Most of the isolates were resistant to amoxicillin/clavulanate, ampicillin and firstgeneration cephalosporin. Statistical analysis showed that resistance to second-generation cephalosporin has increased (p < 0.001). Conclusion Serratia marcescens infection appears to have increased in recent years. Clinicians should recognize the clinical significance of this and provide adequate management for better clinical outcome.
PMID:35653082 | DOI:10.1684/ejd.2022.4233