Infection by Listeria monocytogenes following renal transplantation: a review of six cases

Authors

  • J. C. T. Silva Jr. Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Nefrologia
  • W. Tavelin Universidade-de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Laboratório de Bacteriologia
  • L. E. Ianhez Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital das Clínicas
  • C. F. M. Mendes Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Laboratório de Bacteriologia
  • E. Sabbaga Universidade de São Paulo; Hospital das Clínicas; Unidade de Transplante Renal

Keywords:

Listeriose, Imunossupressão, Transplante renal

Abstract

Report about 6 cases of listeriosis in receptors of kidneys grafts from 13 days to 57 months post transplantation with classical immunossupression. Three of them had clinical features of meningites. Two cases had meningoencefalitic features on presentation and one patient presented only bacteremia. There was one fatal infection, the others cases eventually achieved a good infectious outcome. With additional data from literature the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of listeriosis are discussed.

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Published

1987-08-01

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 4 (1987)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Silva Jr., J. C. T., Tavelin, W., Ianhez, L. E., Mendes, C. F. M., & Sabbaga, E. (1987). Infection by Listeria monocytogenes following renal transplantation: a review of six cases . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 29(4), 230-236. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/28524