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Listeria monocytogenes Infection of the Brain
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Listeria monocytogenes Infection of the Brain

Published on: October 2, 2018

A case of meningitis due to Listeria monocytogenes

A BECK

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |September 1, 1961
    PubMed

    Insights

    This case report details a Listeria monocytogenes meningitis infection. Prompt treatment with chlortetracycline led to the patient's full recovery.

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neurology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Bacterial meningitis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
    • Listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause severe infections, particularly in vulnerable populations.
    • Meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes requires prompt diagnosis and appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a case of meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
    • To highlight the clinical presentation and management of this rare condition.
    • To emphasize the importance of early recognition and treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Case presentation of a patient diagnosed with Listeria monocytogenes meningitis.
    • Review of clinical findings, laboratory results, and treatment course.
    • Discussion of the challenges in identifying the source and mode of infection.

    Main Results:

    • A patient diagnosed with Listeria monocytogenes meningitis recovered.
    • The source and mode of Listeria monocytogenes infection were not identified.
    • Successful treatment was achieved using chlortetracycline.

    Conclusions:

    • Listeria monocytogenes can cause meningitis with diverse clinical presentations.
    • Despite challenges in source identification, effective treatment can lead to favorable outcomes.
    • Chlortetracycline demonstrated efficacy in treating this case of Listeria monocytogenes meningitis.
    Keywords:
    LISTERIA INFECTIONS/infectionMENINGITIS/microbiology

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