A Case of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Caused by Listeria monocytogenes / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
; : 179-181, 2013.
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em Ko
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| ID: wpr-47383
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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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Assunto principal:
Peritonite
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Ascite
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Ampicilina
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Listeriose
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Listeria monocytogenes
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Cirrose Hepática Alcoólica
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Antibacterianos
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article