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Septic Shock Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Bacteremia in a Patient with Advanced Breast Cancer

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case report outlines the clinical course of a 59-year-old female with septic shock caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteremia in the context of advanced breast cancer. Despite initial broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, her condition rapidly deteriorated. This report emphasizes the importance of recognizing Listeria infections in immunocompromised patients, the challenges of timely diagnosis, and the necessity for effective treatment strategies, comparing the treatment approach to gold standard regimens.

Source: Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society

DOI: 10.4103/cids.cids_66_24

Authors: Jui Athavale, S. Avinash, R. Srinivasan, V. Lakshmi Sree, Abdul Ghafur

Institutions: Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals

Language: English

Topic: Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety

Subfield: Biotechnology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411713733

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