Secondary infection of chylothorax with Serratia marcescens : a rare scenario post-cardiac surgery

We report a case of an infected chylothorax occurring in a post-cardiac surgery patient caused bySerratia marcescens. Once considered a harmless saprophyte,Serratia marcescens is now recognized as an important opportunistic pathogen causing healthcare-associated infection with a propensity for antimicrobial resistance.
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research