Listeriosis during the period 2003-2016

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2018 Jun;110(6):411-412. doi: 10.17235/reed.2018.5497/2018.

Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes can cause invasive disease in immunocompromised patients. We have retrospectively reviewed the clinical characteristics, treatment and evolution of the cases of listeriosis registered at our center during a long period of 14 years. Listeria monocytogenes infection is potentially serious with high mortality. Therefore, a high index of suspicion and early directed antibiotic treatment are needed, especially for immunocompromised patients.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Listeriosis / diagnosis
  • Listeriosis / epidemiology*
  • Listeriosis / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Spain / epidemiology