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Listeria monocytogenes Endovascular Graft Infection

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Although best managed by surgical resection, we present a case of Listeria monocytogenes endovascular graft infection alternatively treated with graft retention and antibiotic induction followed by a lifelong suppressive course. The epidemiological, pathological, and clinical features of this unique entity are reviewed.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofv203

Authors: Scott K. Heysell, Molly A. Hughes

Institution: University of Virginia

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,053