Abstract
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare cause of central nervous system infection in the non-immunocomprised patient and 10% of these patients develop a rhombencephalitis. We present such a case and discuss the clinical, pathological and radiological features.
MeSH terms
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Brain Abscess / diagnosis
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Brain Abscess / pathology
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Encephalitis / diagnosis*
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Encephalitis / pathology
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Fatal Outcome
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Male
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Meningitis, Listeria / diagnosis*
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Meningitis, Listeria / pathology
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Middle Aged
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Rhombencephalon / pathology*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*