Spontaneous Peritonitis, Meningitis, and Septicemia Induced by Listeria monocytogenes

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https://doi.org/10.5377/alerta.v8i1.17923

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Listeria monocytogenes, Liver Cirrhosis, Peritonitis, Meningitis

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Case presentation. A 71-year-old man with a previous diagnosis of liver cirrhosis, in whom spontaneous bacterial peritonitis was initially suspected. Treatment. As the patient's condition progressed, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was identified by MALDI-TOF MS Biotyper technology. Antibiotic therapy was adjusted using ampicillin with sulbactam and dexamethasone, along with the administration of gentamicin. Outcome. Despite treatment, the patient died on the eight day of hospitalization. It is concluded that early culture is crucial in patients with a history of alcoholism and cirrhosis to detect rare infections and reduce mortality is concluded.

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2025-01-22

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Castro Benítez, J., Albanez Ayala, C., & Rodríguez Gallo, Y. (2025). Spontaneous Peritonitis, Meningitis, and Septicemia Induced by Listeria monocytogenes. Alerta, Revista científica Del Instituto Nacional De Salud, 8(1), 22–27. https://doi.org/10.5377/alerta.v8i1.17923

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