Listeriosis is Diagnosed from ________ Cultures and Treated with ________

Question

Listeriosis is diagnosed from ________ cultures and treated with ________.
A) sputum / intravenous antibiotics
B) blood or spinal fluid / hydration therapy
C) sputum / hydration therapy
D) blood or spinal fluid / intravenous antibiotics

Accepted Answer

Listeriosis is diagnosed from blood or spinal fluid cultures and is treated with intravenous antibiotics. Hydration therapy may also be necessary, especially in severe cases. Sputum cultures are not typically used to diagnose or monitor listeriosis.