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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]

Febrile Gastroenteritis

Appearance of the Patient

A patient with listeriosis will likely appear ill, complaining of fever, "body pain" and chills. Depending on the previous health status of the patient, the initial presentation may change, since this is an important factor in the evolution of the disease.

Vitals

Temperature

• A fever is often present

Pulse

Rate

• Tachycardia may be present

Strength

• The pulse may be weak

Blood Pressure

• Hypotension may be present

Respiratory Rate

• Tachypnea may be present

Skin

• Pallor may be present

Throat

• Mucous membranes may be dehydrated

Abdomen

• Abdominal distention may be present
• Abdominal tenderness may be present

Infection in Pregnancy

Pregnant women with listeriosis often present with flu-like symptoms. Unborn infants sustain the most severe complications, such as fetal death, stillbirth or meningitis.

Sepsis of Unknown Origin

Vitals

Temperature

• A fever is often present
• Hypothermia may be present

Pulse

Rate

• Tachycardia is often present

Strength

• Peripheral pulses may be weak

Blood Pressure

• Hypotension may be present

Respiratory Rate

• Tachypnea may be present

Skin

• Cyanosis may be present
• Pallor may be present

Throat

• Mucous membranes may be dehydrated

Neck

• Lymph nodes may be present

Abdomen

• Abdominal tenderness may be present

Extremities

• Cyanosis may be present

Neurologic

• Mental status may be altered