The Prevalence of Serratia, Stenotrophomonas, Citrobacter and Morganilla Pathogens among Patients with Infectious Diseases at a Governmental Hospital in Riyadh Region

Aim: The present study aimed to explore the prevalence of Serratia, Stenotrophomonas, Citrobacter and Morganilla pathogens among patients with infectious diseases at a governmental hospital in Riyadh Region.

Methodology: This study was conducted in a governmental hospital in Riyadh region. Data were collected from the bacterial cultures results that was prepared the laboratory department in the hospital.

Results: In the 3 years, the total number of gram negative isolates was 2135. Citrobacter bacteria represented 2.25%, Morganilla represented 1.97%, Stenotrophomonas represented 1.64%, and Serratia represented 1.59% of the gram negative isolates.

Conclusion: The present study showed that the rate of Serratia, Stenotrophomonas, Citrobacter, or Morganilla was low. More studies are needed to know the prevalence of these 4 bacteria and to explore the bacterial resistance rate to the available antibiotics.