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Theocharis Koufakis1, Marianneta Chatzopoulou2, Anastasios Margaritis1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Larissa, 1 Tsakalof Street, 41221 Larissa, Greece.

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
|March 25, 2015
PubMed

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Listeria monocytogenes pneumonia is rare in adults but should be considered in elderly and immunosuppressed patients presenting with respiratory symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for better outcomes in these vulnerable populations.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Listeria monocytogenes infections commonly affect vulnerable groups like infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.
  • Pulmonary infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes in adults are exceptionally rare, with limited documentation in medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of Listeria pneumonia in an 85-year-old female patient.
  • To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies employed for this rare condition.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering Listeria pneumonia in specific patient populations.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of an 85-year-old female patient with confirmed Listeria pneumonia.
  • Review of diagnostic procedures, including microbiological identification and imaging.
  • Discussion of the therapeutic interventions and patient management.

Main Results:

  • Successful diagnosis and treatment of Listeria pneumonia in an elderly female patient.
  • Demonstration of a feasible diagnostic and therapeutic pathway for this uncommon infection.

Conclusions:

  • Listeria pneumonia, though rare and often challenging to diagnose, must be considered in immunocompromised patients presenting with fever and lower respiratory tract symptoms.
  • Prompt recognition and appropriate management are vital for improving patient prognosis in cases of Listeria pneumonia.

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