Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences
Publisher : Tropical Doctor
Source : Tropical Doctor, 2019
Url : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0049475517728670
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Medicine
Department : Microbiology
Year : 2018
Abstract : Listeria monocytogenes is an intracellular organism which is well recognised for its ability to cause meningeal infections in neonates, immunosuppressed, debilitated and elderly individuals. Other less common central nervous system (CNS) infections caused by Listeria spp. include rhomboencephalitis, cerebritis and abscesses in the brain, brain stem and spinal cord. The neuroradiological appearance of Listeria brain abscesses is similar to other types and may also mimic primary or metastatic brain tumours. We report a case of Listeria brain abscesses in a patient who was being treated for atypical parkinsonism. A good clinical outcome was achieved after appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Cite this Research Publication : Khan S, Kumar A, Kale S, Kurkure N, Nair G, Dinesh K. "Multiple cortical brain abscesses due to Listeria monocytogenes in an immunocompetent patient", Tropical Doctor, 2019