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Long term effects of serratia marcescens if found in the throat?
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Probably nothing: Transient colonization of the oro-pharynx with gram-negative bacteria may occur in normal individuals. If it persists it may be due to smoking or some underlying defect in upper respiratory immune functions. Generally, however, this will clear fairly rapidly. This organism has a fascinating history, and may have helped alexander the great topple the city of tyre in lebanon.
Answered 12/23/2017
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