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EnglishBackgroundListeria 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 presentationWe report the case of a previously healthy 16-month-old child with Listeria meningitis who was successfully treated with intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin without any sequelae.ConclusionsAlthough 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.
Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in immunocompetent and healthy children: a case report and a review of the literature / M.L. Castellazzi, P. Marchisio, S. Bosis. - In: THE ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS. - ISSN 1824-7288. - 44:1(2018 Dec 29).
| Titolo: | Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in immunocompetent and healthy children: a case report and a review of the literature |
| Autori: | MARCHISIO, PAOLA GIOVANNA (Secondo) BOSIS, SAMANTHA (Ultimo) |
| Parole Chiave: | Immunocompetent child; Listeria monocytogenes; Meningitis |
| Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/38 - Pediatria Generale e Specialistica |
| Data di pubblicazione: | 29-dic-2018 |
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| Tipologia: | Article (author) |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13052-018-0595-5 |
| Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |
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