What is the best synergistic treatment to add to IV ampicillin for Listeria bacteremia in a patient on hemodialysis: gentamicin, cotrimoxazole, or ceftriaxone?
Abstract
Clinically, the combination of ampicillin and gentamicin is preferable for treating Listeria bacteremia due to well-established synergistic effects, notwithstanding potential nephrotoxicity concerns in hemodialysis patients.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026