Pleural and ascitic fluid infection by Listeria monocytogenes. Report of one case

Ascitic and pleural fluids infection by Listeria monocytogenes is uncommon. The association of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and empyema caused by this microorganism has been seldom reported. A 61-year-old male with an alcoholic cirrhosis and an upper right lobectomy for a lung cancer, consulted...

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Published in:	Revista medíca de Chile Vol. 136; no. 11; pp. 1453 - 1456
Main Authors:	López-Rodríguez, Raimundo, Campos-Franco, Joaquín, Mallo-González, Nieves, Alende-Sixto, María Rosario
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Chile 01-11-2008
Subjects:	Ascitic Fluid - microbiology Empyema, Pleural - diagnosis Empyema, Pleural - microbiology Humans Listeria monocytogenes Listeriosis - diagnosis Male Middle Aged Peritonitis - diagnosis Peritonitis - microbiology Pleural Effusion - microbiology
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Summary:	Ascitic and pleural fluids infection by Listeria monocytogenes is uncommon. The association of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and empyema caused by this microorganism has been seldom reported. A 61-year-old male with an alcoholic cirrhosis and an upper right lobectomy for a lung cancer, consulted because of an exacerbation of dyspnea, abdominal pain and fever. Listeria-monocytogenes was isolated from ascitic and pleural fluids and from blood cultures. He was successfully treated with ampicillin and a chest tube for drainage.
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ISSN:	0034-9887