RT Journal
A1 Chirgwin K, Gleich S
T1 LIsteria monocytogenes osteomyelitis
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1989
FD April 1
VO 149
IS 4
SP 931
OP 932
DO 10.1001/archinte.1989.00390040127026
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1989.00390040127026
AB • Listeria monocytogenes is usually an opportunistic pathogen causing either meningitis or bacteremia in adults. Focal infection outside the central nervous system occurs infrequently. We describe two cases of osteomeylitis caused by L monocytogenes. Certain characteristics of L monocytogenes may make cure difficult, particularly in a deep-seated focus such as bone, and may warrant special consideration when planning therapy.(Arch Intern Med 1989;149:931-932)