Listeriosis

ICD-10 Code A32

Listeriosis

Definition

A bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. It occurs in newborns, elderly, and immunocompromised patients. The bacteria are transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food. Clinical manifestations include fever, muscle pain, respiratory distress, nausea, diarrhea, neck stiffness, irritability, seizures, and lethargy.

Also known as infection by Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria infection, Listeria monocytogenes caused disease or disorder, Listeria monocytogenes disease or disorder, Listeria monocytogenes infectious disease — per MONDO

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Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Amoxicillin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ampicillin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Penicillin G may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)