Asma Mehdi, Ahlem Trifi, Salma Abbes, Eya Seghir, Bedis Tlili, Linda Masseoud, Azzouz Noussair, Asma Ouhibi, Hajer Battikh, Meriam Zribi, Sami Abdellatif
INTRODUCTION: Bacteremia caused by Serratia rubidaea is seldom mentioned in comparison with other Enterobacteriaceae species. It primarily affects immunocompromised patients undergoing invasive procedures. Furthermore, the incidence, clinical features, and microbiological profile of this pathogen in the intensive care unit are rarely described. CASE PRESENTATION: We present four North African case studies of bacteremia in four young female patients admitted to the intensive care unit for ketoacidosis with a history of diabetes mellitus...
November 19, 2023: Journal of Medical Case Reports