Cutaneous Listeria infection

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2009 Nov;70(11):659. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2009.70.11.45061.

Abstract

This case introduces an unusual cutaneous manifestation of a potentially life-threatening infection. The circumstances of the inoculation are key to explaining both the cutaneous signs and how an individual who does not belong to what would be considered a conventional 'at risk' group developed systemic infection. However, cutaneous infection with listeria monocytogenes could be considered an occupational hazard for those working with livestock.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / drug therapy
  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / microbiology*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Gentamicins / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Listeriosis / drug therapy
  • Listeriosis / microbiology*
  • Male
  • Penicillin G / therapeutic use
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / drug therapy*
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / microbiology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Gentamicins
  • Penicillin G