Antimicrobial Sensitivity and Clinical Significance
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چکیده
Serratia marcescens has become an important nosocomial pathogen. During a period of seven years 123 strains, both pigmented and non-pigmented varieties were isolated. Their biochemical characteristics, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and clinical significance are described. The aminoglycosides appeared to be the most effective agents against this organism. "Compromised" patients were most vulnerable to infection. Because of its potential pathogenicity, yreater awareness of the organism by both clinicians and microbiologists i s necessary in the prevention and treatment of infections caused by S. marcescens.
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