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Recurrent Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in a heart transplant recipient.

Abstract
A case of recurrent Listeria monocytogenes meningitis is reported, the two episodes arising 4 months and 8 months after the patient had received a heart transplant. Both episodes immediately followed increased doses of corticosteroids for allograft rejection. The source of infection was not identified. Previous reports and possible explanations of recurrent L. monocytogenes infection are reviewed.
AuthorsA J Larner, M A Conway, R G Mitchell, J C Forfar
JournalThe Journal of infection (J Infect) Vol. 19 Issue 3 Pg. 263-6 (Nov 1989) ISSN: 0163-4453 [Print] England
PMID2600442 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Methylprednisolone
Topics
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Listeria (etiology)
  • Methylprednisolone (therapeutic use)
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Recurrence

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