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SynthesisJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Late Subcutaneous Infection Caused by Serratia marcescens Following Hyaluronic Acid Injection: A Case Report and Systemic Review.

Yihan Zhang, Yansi Lyu, Tingyin Lin, Luotai Chen, Zhuolin Liu, Yanting Ou, Xiangwen Xu, Mengfan Wu, Lin Luo, Jun Feng and 1 more

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Yihan ZhangDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Yansi LyuDepartment of Dermatology, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Tingyin LinDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Luotai ChenDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Zhuolin LiuDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Yanting OuDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Xiangwen XuDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shenzhen Xinhua Hospital, Shenzhen, P.R. China.
Mengfan WuDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Lin LuoDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Jun FengDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.
Dandan LiuDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2219-4656

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Guangdong Medical Science and Technology Research Foundation A2023237National Nature Science Foundation of China 82302810Natural Science Foundation from Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission 20210319172905002Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Research Project Fund LCYJ2020008Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Research Project Fund LCYJ2022015Shenzhen Key Medical Discipline Construction Fund SZXK026Shenzhen Science and Technology Program No.JCYJ20210324105412033Shenzhen Science and Technology Program No.JCYJ20220531094004010
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Abstract

backgroundThe field of cosmetic filler injection has experienced rapid development over the past two decades, especially in facial augmentation utilizing hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. Gram-negative bacteria are found to be the main pathogens of infective nodules after HA injection. The occurrence of cutaneous infections attributed to Serratia marcescens is exceedingly rare and predominantly noted in patients with compromised immune systems.

aimsTo summarize the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of subcutaneous infection caused by Serratia marcescens following hyaluronic acid injection. PATIENTS/

methodsA rare case of cutaneous Serratia marcescens infection following hyaluronic acid injection was presented. A comprehensive review of the published literature describing the management of skin infection caused by S. marcescens in immunocompetent patients was then conducted, which encompassed three case series and eight case reports published between 1999 and 2017. Data extraction included information on authors, gender, age, signs and symptoms, previous treatment, corresponding management strategies, and follow-up duration.

resultsSerratia marcescens were isolated in abscesses (n = 6, 35.29%), painful nodules (n = 2, 11.76%), ulcers (n = 6, 35.29%), and others (n = 3, 17.65%). In cases providing salvage plans (n = 11), quinolones were shown to be the most effective antibiotics for salvage, with eight full recoveries (72.73%), and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole was the second most useful antibiotic (18.18%).

conclusionsWith the help of pathogen examination and drug-sensitive tests, sensitive aminoglycosides, quinolone (especially moxifloxacin), or TMP-SMX for at least 2 weeks can be considered as the first-line treatment of late subcutaneous infection caused by Serratia marcescens following hyaluronic acid injection.

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Cosmetic TechniquesDermal FillersHyaluronic AcidSerratia InfectionsSerratia marcescensSkin Diseases, BacterialAdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsFemaleHumansInjections, SubcutaneousMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeAnti-Bacterial AgentsDermal FillersHyaluronic Acidcase reportcutaneous infectionSerratia marcescensSerratia marcescens infectionsystemic review

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PMCPMC11743058

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