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A Rare case of a 42 year old male with listeria meningitis / Elizann Faye C. Hipolito.

Contributor(s): Language: english Publication details: Fairview, Quezon City: Department of Internal Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 2020.Description: tables, photos; (in folder) with flash drive (soft copy)Content type:
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LOC classification:
  • MED 2020 0010
Summary: Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is an uncommon etiologic agent causing acute bacterial meningitis worldwide. In this case, we have a 42 year old male who presented with fever, changes in sensorium, nuchal rigidity, and cranial nerve palsies. He was treated as a case of tuberculous meningitis vs. bacterial meningitis and was given a combination of anti-Koch's treatment and Ampicillin-Sulbactam. Upon admission, CD4 levels were also taken, revealing low CD4 count, making him an immunocompromised host. CSF analysis was done and post-admission, revealed L. monocytogenes as the etiologic agent. The dilemma existed regarding the proper antimicrobial treatment to be administered. This case report aims to discuss the diagnostic approach and management of patients with Listeria meningitis.
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Room Use Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Research MED 2020 0010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available with flash drive (soft copy) R001008

Includes appendices and bibliographical references.

Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is an uncommon etiologic agent causing acute bacterial meningitis worldwide. In this case, we have a 42 year old male who presented with fever, changes in sensorium, nuchal rigidity, and cranial nerve palsies. He was treated as a case of tuberculous meningitis vs. bacterial meningitis and was given a combination of anti-Koch's treatment and Ampicillin-Sulbactam. Upon admission, CD4 levels were also taken, revealing low CD4 count, making him an immunocompromised host. CSF analysis was done and post-admission, revealed L. monocytogenes as the etiologic agent. The dilemma existed regarding the proper antimicrobial treatment to be administered. This case report aims to discuss the diagnostic approach and management of patients with Listeria meningitis.

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