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Listeria rhomboencephalitis.

J Frayne1, P Gates

  • 1Department of Neurology, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Vic.

Clinical and Experimental Neurology
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
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Listeria rhomboencephalitis, a rare brain infection, is often fatal if not diagnosed early. Prompt treatment with intravenous ampicillin and aminoglycosides can lead to survival in immunocompetent individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Listeria rhomboencephalitis is a rare but severe manifestation of listeriosis.
  • It often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and high mortality.
  • Early recognition and treatment are critical for patient survival.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of Listeria rhomboencephalitis in an immunocompetent patient.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic intervention.
  • To emphasize the potential for recovery with timely treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of an apparently healthy, immunocompetent female patient.
  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic workup (details not provided in abstract).

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  • Therapeutic intervention and patient outcome.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient, despite being immunocompetent, developed Listeria rhomboencephalitis.
    • The condition responded favorably to appropriate antibiotic therapy.
    • Successful treatment led to patient survival.

    Conclusions:

    • Listeria rhomboencephalitis, though rare, can occur in immunocompetent individuals.
    • Early initiation of intravenous ampicillin, potentially combined with an aminoglycoside, is crucial for survival.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment can alter the typically fatal course of this infection.