Listeria monocytogenes peritonitis in an HIV-infected patient

Clin Nephrol. 2017 May;87 (2017)(5):267-270. doi: 10.5414/CN108897.

Abstract

We report the first case of Listeria monocytogenes peritoneal dialysis (PD) peritonitis in a human immunodeficiency virus-infected individual successfully treated with intraperitoneal ampicillin, without the need for catheter removal. Suspicion of listerial infection in at-risk individuals is critical as empiric antimicrobial treatment for PD-associated infections may be ineffective against this organism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Listeriosis / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Peritonitis / etiology*