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.
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Authors | A J Larner, M A Conway, R G Mitchell, J C Forfar |
Journal | The Journal of infection
(J Infect)
Vol. 19
Issue 3
Pg. 263-6
(Nov 1989)
ISSN: 0163-4453 [Print] England |
PMID | 2600442
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Heart Transplantation
- Humans
- Male
- Meningitis, Listeria
(etiology)
- Methylprednisolone
(therapeutic use)
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Complications
- Recurrence
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