Abstract | BACKGROUND: Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive bacteria generally transmitted to humans through ingestion of contaminated food. It typically infects high risk subjects, such as pregnant women, neonates, the elderly and immunocompromised patients. Listeria meningitis is rarely reported in previously healthy children with no immunological disorders. However, it can be aggressive in such subjects and is associated with a high mortality rate. Prompt diagnosis is essential so that adequate antibiotic treatment can be started and the best outcome achieved. CASE PRESENTATION: CONCLUSIONS: Although Listeria meningitis is rare in previously healthy immunocompetent children, it must be considered, especially in children who do not improve with first-line antibiotic treatment. A review of the literature published since 1996 has been performed, to provide a general overview on this topic.
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Authors | Massimo Luca Castellazzi, Paola Marchisio, Samantha Bosis |
Journal | Italian journal of pediatrics
(Ital J Pediatr)
Vol. 44
Issue 1
Pg. 152
(Dec 29 2018)
ISSN: 1824-7288 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 30594251
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Gentamicins
- Ampicillin
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Topics |
- Ampicillin
(therapeutic use)
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Gentamicins
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Infant
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Meningitis, Listeria
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
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