Dr Christian von Schnakenburg, PhD, Kinderklinik der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover, D-30623 Hannover, Germany
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Abstract: We report the occurrence of epididymitis and orchitis 1 week after the onset of Listeriosis in an 11-month-old boy receiving an orthotopic liver transplantation for biliary atresia. Immunologic implications of Listeria monocytogenes-induced testicular inflammation are discussed, and the potential role of immunosuppression with tacrolimus is also discussed.

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