Listeria Monocytogenes Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Adult

Authors

  • Peter Reardon
  • Mark Reardon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol40No1.3793

Abstract

Listeria is an uncommon cause of acute bacterial meningitis. It usually affects neonates, elderly, immunocompromised,and pregnant women with only a few cases among healthy, immunocompetent adults. Food exposure also representsan important risk factor for infection. Ampicillin administration is paramount to treatment as Listeria is intrinsicallyresistant to third-generation cephalosporins. However, Listeria meningitis is not easily diagnosed in the early stages.It is necessary to obtain an accurate history, and maintain a high index of suspicion in the appropriate setting. Earlyrecognition of susceptibility, risk factors, and exposures can improve the outcomes of patients. Described is a caseof Listeria meningitis in a previously healthy and immunocompetent adult who achieved a favourable outcome as aresult of early recognition and proper treatment despite remaining undiagnosed at first presentation.

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Published

2013-11-10

How to Cite

Reardon, P., & Reardon, M. (2013). Listeria Monocytogenes Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Adult. DALHOUSIE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 40(1). https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol40No1.3793

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Report

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