In the early part of the 20th century, Serratia marcescens was considered a non-pathogenic organism and was used in medical experiments and as a biological warfare test agent [1]. Since the mid-1970s, however, Serratia species have been recognized to cause a full spectrum of human clinical disease. Additionally, Serratia species may harbor multidrug-resistance mechanisms that can complicate treatment decisions. This article will review the microbiology, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of infections caused by Serratia species.
Scar tissue is the formation of fibrosis connective tissue that is created to act as a protective barrier. It replaces healthy tissues that have been damaged due to a number of reasons. Scar tissue generally forms in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joints. It is also called an adhesion.
Adhesions are scar tissues that form internally. Scar tissue is a dense fibrous connective tissue that forms over and/or around a healed wound or cut, and is the bodyâs way of repairing damaged tissues or of protecting surrounding tissues from foreign bodies.Internal adhesions form from virtually all surgical procedures.ow to ease pain caused by scar tissue. Scars and adhesions are composed primarily of collagen. The scar tissueâs fibrosity prohibits adequate circulation, collagenous tissue creates physical limitations, and the lack of blood flow and lymph drainage occurring in scar tissue makes it vulnerable to dysfunction.