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Listeriosis - Treatment

Treatment:

Antibiotics are prescribed to kill the bacteria that is causing the infection.

Expectations (prognosis):

Listeriosis in a fetus or infant results in a poor outcome with a high death rate. Healthy older children and adults have a lower death rate.

Complications:

Infants who survive listeriosis may have long-term neurological damage and delayed development.

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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Reviewed last on: 8/16/2007
Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Mead P, Slutsker L, Dietz V, et al. Food-Related Illness and Death in the United States. Emerg Infect Dis. 1998; 5(5):607-625.

Tappero J, Schuchat A, Deaver K, Mascola L, Wenger J, for the Listeriosis Study Group. Reduction in the incidence of human listeriosis in the United States: Effectiveness of prevention efforts? JAMA. 1995; 273(14):1118-1122.

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