Listeria Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Child: Case Report and Literature Review
Ir Med J
; 112(5): 939, 2019 05 09.
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| ID: mdl-31411392
ABSTRACT
We present a case of a 23 month-old boy presenting with fever, irritability and diarrhea who subsequently developed symptoms of photophobia and lethargy. Cerebrospinal fluid culture grew Listeria monocytogenes. Immunology investigations were normal. This patient had a complete and uncomplicated recovery. Listeria meningitis is a rare presentation in immunocompetent children, but should be considered in the setting of diarrhea, failure to respond to cephalosporin therapy, or suspected immunodeficiency.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Meningite por Listeria
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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