Listeria monocytogenes infection of a popliteal artery stent graft

Avery S. Walker, Josh P. Smith, Charles A. Andersen, Leo J. Daab

Abstract


Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen associated with meningitis in the immunosuppressed patient. The pathogen is usually found in soft cheeses and raw milk. We present a case of an infected popliteal artery stent graft with Listeria monocytogenes. The report focuses on the diagnosis and treatment with surgical explantation and vascular reconstruction.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/css.v1n1p11

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Case Studies in Surgery  ISSN 2377-7311(Print)  ISSN 2377-732X(Online)

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