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Listeria monocytogenes peritonitis associated with CAPD.
K A Hart1, E A Reiss-Levy, P A Trew
1St George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW.
The Medical Journal of Australia
|January 7, 1991
Summary
A 67-year-old man developed Listeria monocytogenes peritonitis, a rare complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. This case highlights the importance of food safety in preventing Listeria infections, especially in immunocompromised patients.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that can cause severe infections.
- Peritonitis is a serious complication for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
- Alcoholic liver disease is a known risk factor for invasive Listeria infections.