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Complications of ''Serratia'' infection depend on the clinical syndrome. Complications may include complications of the following disease: | Complications of ''Serratia'' infection depend on the clinical syndrome. Complications may include complications of the following disease: | ||
*[[Urinary tract infection natural history, complications and prognosis#Complications|Complications of urinary tract infection]] | *[[Urinary tract infection natural history, complications and prognosis#Complications|Complications of urinary tract infection]] | ||
*[[Pneumonia natural history, complications and prognosis#Complications|Complications of pneumonia]] | *[[Pneumonia natural history, complications, and prognosis#Complications|Complications of pneumonia]] | ||
*[[Meningitis natural history, complications and prognosis#Complications|Complications of meningitis]] | *[[Meningitis natural history, complications and prognosis#Complications|Complications of meningitis]] | ||
*[[Endocarditis natural history, complications and prognosis#Complications|Complications of endocarditis]] | *[[Endocarditis natural history, complications and prognosis#Complications|Complications of endocarditis]] | ||
*[[Skin and soft-tissue infections | *[[Skin and soft-tissue infections|Complications of skin infection]] | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Following transmission, approximately 30% to 50% of individuals do not develop any clinical manifestations. The incubation period of Serratia is not known, but is thought to range from several days to several weeks. Clinical manifestations of Serratia depend on the location of the colonization (e.g. respiratory tract, urinary tract, meninges, heart valves). Complications and prognosis are dependent to the site of Serratia infection.
Natural History
- Following transmission, approximately 30% to 50% of individuals do not develop any clinical manifestations.
- The incubation period of Serratia is not known, but is thought to range from several days to several weeks.
- Clinical manifestations of Serratia depend on the location of the colonization (e.g. respiratory tract, urinary tract, meninges, heart valves)
- Clinical manifestations are usually non-specific and include fever and typical signs and symptoms of the clinical disease.
- If left untreated, patients with Serratia infection typically progress and develop complications.
Complications
Complications of Serratia infection depend on the clinical syndrome. Complications may include complications of the following disease:
- Complications of urinary tract infection
- Complications of pneumonia
- Complications of meningitis
- Complications of endocarditis
- Complications of skin infection
Prognosis
- With prompt and adequate treatment, patients with Serratia recover without any long-term sequelae.
- Prognosis of Serratia infection is generally good in urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and local wound infections.
- The prognosis is poorer when Serratia causes meningitis or endocarditis, given the prognosis of the clinical syndromes themselves.