Heparin Practice Center: __________________ Serratia Marcescens Sierra Heparin Lock Flush

Serratia Marcescens is a gram-negative bacterium and is a human pathogen.  Serratia related sepsis is possible from exposure to the bacteria.  Those who incur a Serratia Infection might present with fever, chills, vomiting, and nausea, and the infection can be life threatening.  Antibiotics are normally utilized to combat the infection.