Question 1

what tests shall i go for to diagnose listeria infection ?

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Listeria: Any tissue or fluid can be tested for an infection: skin, semen, blood, urine, wound discharge, sputum, etc.  We typically go for the most likely source for the infection. For example, tuberculosis likes to reside in the stomach, so we test gastric juices for tb.

Question 2

i have a donated organ, will there be complications with a listeria infection?

Accepted Answer

Listeria infection: Yes there can be complications. Call your doctor to report the infection and discuss complications.

Question 3

i have diabetes, will there be complications with a listeria infection?

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Yes: Diabetes can make  any infection more likely and more complicated.

Question 4

what are the tests for listeria infection?

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Listeria: Although acquired by ingestion of certain foods, it is difficult to culture from stool but, usually in immunocomprimised people, it can be isolated from CSF or blood.

Question 5

what are the tests for listeria infections?

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Culture: Best test for listeria is culture. Means isolation of bacteria from either blood or amniotic fluid. Once this is confirmed the treatment can be initiated.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of listeria infections?

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Fever: Fever, muscle aches, diarheea, nausea. If  disease is preading to nervous system you may experience stiff neck, convulsions, headache, confusion, loss of balance.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: listeria infection?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Infection with listeria monocytogenes.  This infection is associated with infants, older people (>50), and pregnant women.  Route of infection is usually infected food.

Question 8

besides washing and cooking food thoroughly, are there any other ways to avoid a listeria infection?

Accepted Answer

Avoid certain foods: Unpasteurized cheeses, such as brie, feta, and bleu cheese, are not safe to eat during pregnancy because they could contain listeria. This bacteria can cause an infection in your baby. Other foods to avoid include raw or undercooked meat, shellfish, and eggs.

Question 9

is there a cure for a listeria infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While most listeria infections clear spontaneously, patients who are considered high risk due to pregnancy, old age or other factors, can be treated with antibiotics. Typically Ampicillin is the treatment of choice for listeria.

Question 10

what is the treatment for listeria infections?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Ampicilin, ciprofloxacin, vancomycin can be used to treat listeriosis. These should be prescribed by doctor after a proper diagnosis has been made.

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