Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2008
Review Case Reports[Pleural and ascitic fluid infection by Listeria monocytogenes. Report of one case].
Ascitic and pleural fluids infection by Listeria monocytogenes is uncommon. The association of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and empyema caused by this microorganism has been seldom reported. ⋯ Listeria-monocytogenes was isolated from ascitic and pleural fluids and from blood cultures. He was successfully treated with ampicillin and a chest tube for drainage.