Prenatal sonography of placental abscess and prolonged antibiotic treatment for Serratia marcescens bacteremia

Key Clinical Message
Termination of pregnancy is indicated for Serratia marcescens bacteremia, a major cause of mortality. Our present case was highly challenging because the patient wished to continue with her pregnancy, and the ultrasonography showed features of a placental abscess. Although the outcomes were good after prolonged antibiotic treatment, this was an exceptional case.

Termination of pregnancy is indicated for Serratia marcescens bacteremia, a major cause of mortality. Our present case was highly challenging because the patient wished to continue with her pregnancy, and the ultrasonography showed features of a placental abscess. Although the outcomes were good after prolonged antibiotic treatment, this was an exceptional case.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 6, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Annisa Shui Lam Mak, Tommy Hing Cheung Tang, Kwok Wai Lam, Angie Lok Ming Kwok, Wah Cheuk, Tak Chiu Wu, Kwok Yin Leung Tags: Case Report Source Type: research