Malaysian Journal of Dermatology  2021;46(June 2021):52-54

Cutaneous Serratia Marcescens Infection - A Rare Case Report

Kwang Meng Yew 1 ; Stephanie Sue San Ong 1 ; Mazita Ismail 2 ; Jyh Jong Tang 1

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Keywords

Cutaneous; Serratia marcescens; Community acquired

Country

Malaysia

Language

English

Abstract

Summary:Cutaneous serratia marcescens (S. marcescens) infection is very rare and most cases had history of skin trauma or cutaneous procedure done before. It presents in various forms like non-healing ulcers, abscess formation, nodules with an intermittent course or as granulomatous lesions, thus mimicking non-infective lesions. Antibiotic choice is challenging due to multiple antibiotic resistant strains. We are reporting a case of cutaneous S. marcescens in a 70-year old lady with diabetes mellitus presented with non-healing ulcers over the dorsum of left hand for 6 months.