Listeria Monocytogenes: an uncommon pathogen of cervical necrotizing fasciitis

B-ENT. 2016;12(3):245-247.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present a unique case of neck-necrotizing fasciitis caused by Listeria Monocytogenes in a young woman, successfully treated by surgery and IV antibiotic therapy. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, rapidly progressing and potentially life-threatening infection that infrequently occurs in the head and neck region. Pathogens involved in necrotizing fasciitis are heterogeneous and include aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only case of neck necrotizing fasciitis caused by Listeria Monocytogenes studied in literature so far.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / microbiology*
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Levofloxacin / therapeutic use
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Listeriosis / diagnosis*
  • Listeriosis / therapy
  • Neck
  • Opportunistic Infections / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Levofloxacin