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Listeria monocytogenes Infection of the Brain
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[Listeria monocytogenes sepsis. Fatal course in an immunocompetent child]

S Mortaji1, P Dacier2, B Mercken2

  • 1Service de Pédiatrie, CHU Liège, Belgique.

Revue Medicale De Liege
|August 3, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Non-viral meningitis can be severe, especially in children or immunocompromised individuals. This case highlights the rapid, negative progression of Listeria monocytogenes meningitis.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Non-viral meningitis presents a significant diagnostic challenge with variable prognoses.
  • Factors like age and immunodeficiency status influence patient outcomes.
  • Uncommon pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes, can lead to severe sepsis and poor prognosis.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of a young girl diagnosed with Listeria meningitis.
  • The clinical course of the patient was characterized by rapid deterioration.

Findings:

  • Listeria monocytogenes caused a severe meningitis in the presented case.
  • The patient experienced a quickly negative clinical evolution.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical importance of early recognition and aggressive management of Listeria meningitis, particularly in pediatric populations.
  • It highlights the potential for rapid progression and severe outcomes even with prompt medical attention.
  • Further research into risk factors and treatment strategies for Listeria meningitis is warranted.
Keywords:
Hydrocephalus – ImmunocompetenceMeningitisListeria monocytogenes

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