Listeria monocytogenes infection after renal transplantation

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Abstract
L. monocytogenes infection was observed in 13 patients, of a group of 700 renal transplants, treated during the past 13 1/2 yr. The infection usually was manifested as bacteremia or meningitis. Twelve of the 13 patients survived the infection; 1 died of brain-stem herniation due to increased intracranial pressure. The recommended treatment is i.v. given ampicillin sodium.

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