Serratia meningitis: Meningitis caused by bacteria from the Serratia genus. These bacteria are a rare cause of infection. The risk of infection is increased by head trauma or any sort of surgery or testing involving the central nervous system. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Serratia meningitis is available below.
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