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Serratia

Serratia

1 9.9
A kind of bacteria that can cause infections in people
  • noun
  • /səˈreɪʃə/
  • Specialized
: Serratia
  • Serratia species are often associated with hospital-acquired infections, especially in immunocompromised patients.

For instance, the neuromodulator dopamine can be synthesized by or from Bacillus and Serratia.

Examples

  • Some Serratia bacteria are known for producing a characteristic red pigment.

  • The laboratory identified Serratia marcescens as the causative agent of the outbreak.

  • The Serratia bacteria are known for their resistance to antibiotics.

  • Infections caused by Serratia can be quite serious.

  • Serratia is a genus of bacteria that can lead to severe infections in vulnerable patients.

  • Researchers have identified a strain of Serratia known to cause urinary tract infections.

  • In the laboratory, scientists studied the characteristics of Serratia to understand its pathogenicity.

Compounds

Serratia marcescens
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A type of bacteria that lives in water, soil, food, and insects and can cause infections in people

Surface Forms

Serratia singular
Serratias plural

Etymology

The word Serratia was named after an Italian scientist called Serrati, so the name honours that person. Like Salmonella, Serratia is a family name for a group of bacteria, which is why the word labels these bacteria rather than describing them.