Postoperative Meningitis Outbreak Caused by Serratia Marcescens in Argentina

ProMED-mail reports an outbreak of Serratia Marcescens causing postoperative meningitis with mortalities in Mendoza, Argentina, on October 26, 2026. This alert underscores the persistent challenge of healthcare-associated infections, particularly in surgical settings, and the potential for serious outcomes from opportunistic pathogens.