serum sickness

Serum Sickness

Serum sickness is a type III hypersensitivity reaction characterized by the formation of immune complexes following exposure to foreign proteins or antigens, typically introduced through…
serratia urinary tract infection

Serratia Urinary Tract Infection

Serratia urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncommon but clinically significant infections caused primarily by Serratia marcescens, a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacillus. Most cases occur in…
serratia pneumonia

Serratia Pneumonia

Serratia pneumonia is an uncommon but clinically significant pulmonary infection caused predominantly by Serratia marcescens, a facultative gram-negative bacillus. Although rare in healthy individuals, it…
serratia peritonitis

Serratia Peritonitis

Serratia peritonitis is a rare but serious intra-abdominal infection caused by Serratia marcescens, a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacillus of the Enterobacteriaceae family. This opportunistic pathogen…
serratia osteomyelitis

Serratia Osteomyelitis

Serratia osteomyelitis is an uncommon but severe bone infection caused predominantly by Serratia marcescens, a gram-negative facultative anaerobic bacillus. While S. marcescens is more commonly…
serratia meningitis

Serratia Meningitis

Serratia meningitis is a rare but severe form of bacterial meningitis predominantly caused by Serratia marcescens, a gram-negative bacillus. This opportunistic pathogen is more frequently…
serratia joint infection

Serratia Joint Infection

Serratia marcescens, a gram-negative bacillus from the Enterobacteriaceae family, is a rare but serious cause of septic arthritis, especially in immunocompromised hosts and patients with…
serratia complicated uti

Serratia Complicated UTI

Serratia marcescens, a gram-negative, opportunistic bacillus from the Enterobacteriaceae family, is an emerging pathogen in complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). These infections often arise in…
serratia bronchitis

Serratia Bronchitis

Serratia bronchitis is a respiratory tract infection caused by the Serratia marcescens bacterium, a gram-negative, facultative anaerobe commonly associated with healthcare environments. Though typically an…
serotonin syndrome

Serotonin Syndrome

Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition resulting from excessive serotonergic activity in the central and peripheral nervous systems. It most commonly arises due to…