Listeria monocytogenes hepatitis in a liver transplant recipient: a case report and review of the literature

J Hepatol. 1993 Jul;18(3):284-9. doi: 10.1016/s0168-8278(05)80271-5.

Abstract

Listeria is an uncommon cause of hepatitis in adults. We report the case of a liver transplant recipient who presented with a clinical picture of acute hepatitis, 8 months after grafting. Blood cultures yielded Listeria monocytogenes. The patient made a full clinical recovery after adequate antimicrobial therapy (ampicillin and gentamicin intravenously for 4 weeks). Hepatitis was attributed to the Listeria infection. We believe this is the first reported case of Listeria hepatitis in an organ transplant recipient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hepatitis / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Listeria monocytogenes*
  • Listeriosis*
  • Liver / microbiology
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence