A fatal case of Listeria monocytogenes sepsis in a newborn
Journal
International Research Journal of Microbiology (IRJM)
Date Issued
2012-03
Author(s)
Vesna Stojkova
Gordana Jankoska
Abstract
Listeria monocytogenes most often causes infection in the neonates, pregnant women, elderly and
immunosuppressed persons. We report a case of Listeria monocytogenes sepsis, also with signs of
endophthalmitis and respiratory tract infection in a newborn. The microorganism was isolated from
blood culture, from eye’s swab and from tracheal aspirate. The infection was treated with crystalline
penicillin and gentamicin, but despite the treatment, the newborn baby boy had developed a severe
sepsis and died after 24 hours of life.
immunosuppressed persons. We report a case of Listeria monocytogenes sepsis, also with signs of
endophthalmitis and respiratory tract infection in a newborn. The microorganism was isolated from
blood culture, from eye’s swab and from tracheal aspirate. The infection was treated with crystalline
penicillin and gentamicin, but despite the treatment, the newborn baby boy had developed a severe
sepsis and died after 24 hours of life.
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