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  • Title: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes: two case reports and literature review.
    Author: Polanco A, Giner C, Cantón R, León A, Garcia Gonzalez M, Baquero F, Meseguer M.
    Journal: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis; 1992 Apr; 11(4):346-9. PubMed ID: 1396755.
    Abstract:
    Two new cases of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) caused by Listeria monocytogenes are reported. Listeria monocytogenes was recovered from the ascitic fluid but not from the blood cultures of two adult diabetic inpatients with hepatic cirrhosis and SBP that had been treated empirically with cefotaxime. These two cases add to the 17 cases of Listeria monocytogenes SBP reported previously, stressing the relevance of this microorganism to this clinical condition. The recovery of Listeria monocytogenes from blood has been achieved in only half of the cases reported, suggesting the possibility of a direct translocation mechanism. Combinations of amino- or ureidopenicillins with beta-lactamase inhibitors or carbapenems might be more effective as empiric therapy of SBP in cirrhotic patients.
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