Listeriosis
Treatment:
Treatment is aimed at eliminating the infection with antibiotics. Antibiotics prescribed may include: - IV ampicillin
- Garamycin (gentamicin)
- Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
Expectations (prognosis):
Transplacental infection with L. monocytogenes results in a poor outcome with approximately a 50% death rate. The late infant onset form also has a high death rate. Healthy older children and adults have a very low death rate.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if signs or symptoms of Listeriosis develop in you or your child.
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