A Case of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Caused by Listeria monocytogenes / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 179-181, 2013.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-47383
ABSTRACT
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a life-threatening complication in patients with ascites caused by advanced liver disease. While gram negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia are the common pathogens, Listeria monocytogenes has been recognized as a very rare pathogen. Empirical treatment with third generation cephalosporins does not provide adequate antibiotics coverage against L. monocytogenes. Diagnosis is often delayed as it requires confirmation from ascitic fluid culture. Herein, we describe the first case of SBP caused by L. monocytogenes in a patient with advanced alcoholic liver cirrhosis in Korea. Clinicians should be aware of the atypical pathogens, especially in patients with inadequate response to empirical antibiotics.
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Main subject:
Peritonitis
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Ascites
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Ampicillin
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Listeriosis
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Listeria monocytogenes
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Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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