Abstract
Successful treatment of meningitis and septicemia caused by Listeria monocytogenes with intravenous trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole has previously been reported. This case report of a 13-year-old boy with meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes documents complete cure with 6 days of intravenously administered trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole followed by orally administered trimethoprim as monotherapy.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Adolescent
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Drug Combinations / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Injections, Intravenous
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Male
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Meningitis, Listeria / drug therapy*
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Sulfamethoxazole / therapeutic use
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Trimethoprim / administration & dosage
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Trimethoprim / therapeutic use*
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
Substances
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Drug Combinations
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
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Trimethoprim
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Sulfamethoxazole