Listeria pleuritis 1 week after lung transplantation.
Listeria monocytogenes is an important bacterial pathogen in immunocompromised patients, the elderly, pregnant women and transplant patients, but until now it has not been reported in lung transplants. We report the first case of listeriosis in a lung transplant recipient who presented with a pleural effusion 8 days after transplantation. After the introduction of a thorax drain and the administration of intravenous antibiotics during 3 weeks, the patient recovered completely. This case highlights the increased risk for uncommon respiratory infections in lung transplant patients and examines the specific management of listeria pleuritis.
Janssens
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Department of Pneumology, University Hospital of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. wim.janssens@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
Van Raemdonck
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Dupont
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Verleden
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D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008088:Listeriosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008168:Lung / Q000382:microbiology*; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000382:microbiology*; D010998:Pleurisy / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000667:Ampicillin