Listeria Monocytogenes Basics - Clinical Manifestations, Treatment, Prognosis | Clinical Medicine

2025-05-14

Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive intracellular bacterium responsible for serious infections in neonates, pregnant patients, the elderly, and the immunocompromised. In this podcast, we cover the basics of Listeria in clinical medicine, including: • Common clinical syndromes: meningitis, bacteremia, sepsis, and neonatal listeriosis • Risk factors and pathogenesis in vulnerable populations • Diagnosis and differential • First-line antibiotic treatment strategies (ampicillin, gentamicin) • Prognosis...

Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive intracellular bacterium responsible for serious infections in neonates, pregnant patients, the elderly, and the immunocompromised.

In this podcast, we cover the basics of Listeria in clinical medicine, including:

• Common clinical syndromes: meningitis, bacteremia, sepsis, and neonatal listeriosis

• Risk factors and pathogenesis in vulnerable populations

• Diagnosis and differential

• First-line antibiotic treatment strategies (ampicillin, gentamicin)

• Prognosis, complications, and prevention tips

• How Listeria differs from other foodborne pathogens

Infectious Disease🦠

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