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Case Reports
. 1980 Nov;20(11):1007-8.

Serratia marcescens osteomyelitis: report of two cases

R Y Garroway, C B Ordway
  • PMID: 7001035
Case Reports

Serratia marcescens osteomyelitis: report of two cases

R Y Garroway et al. J Trauma. 1980 Nov.

Abstract

Serratia marcescens is a frequently recovered contaminant following major open injuries of the extremities. This paper presents two cases in whom this organism was identified as the primary pathogen. The importance of early diagnosis, thorough surgical debridement, and appropriate antibiotic therapy is emphasized.

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