Serratia marcescens_I | Bacteria
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Taxonomic level
Bacteria
Proteobacteria
Gammaproteobacteria
Enterobacterales
Enterobacteriaceae
Serratia
Serratia marcescens_I
Serratia marcescens is an opportunistic pathogen known for causing various infections in people, especially those with weakened immune systems or underlying health issues. It's particularly problematic in healthcare settings, like ICUs, NICUs, and surgical units, where it can contaminate medical equipment, catheters, and other healthcare items.
Assessment
Opportunist
 
2%
of Healthy Europeans have it.
 
0.02%
is the highest relative amount we have seen.
Detected in
0/7
reference groups.
Median amount detected:
Healthy Europeans
Not detected
Users, all
Not detected
Non-industrial lifestyle
Not detected
Users, high diversity
Not detected
Users, low diversity
Not detected
Overweight
Not detected
Obese
Not detected
Serratia marcescens_I is one of 4,565 microbes we look for in our microbiome test. If you would like to find out whether this microbe is present in your own gut, then consider if our test is something for you—it will answer that, and more.
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