• Enferm. Infecc. Microbiol. Clin. · Feb 2010

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    [Brain abscess due to Listeria monocytogenes in adults: six cases and review of the literature].

    • Mireia Moragas, Sergio Martínez-Yélamos, Oscar Murillo, and Pedro Fernández-Viladrich.
    • Servicio de Neurología, IDIBELL, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Universidad de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. 38435mmg@comb.cat
    • Enferm. Infecc. Microbiol. Clin. 2010 Feb 1; 28 (2): 87-94.

    IntroductionListeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive bacillus, with special tropism for the central nervous system (CNS). Brain abscess caused by Listeria has not been extensively studied, although it accounts for 10% of CNS infections due to this microorganism.MethodsWe present 6 patients with Listeria brain abscess consecutively admitted to Bellvitge University Hospital over the last 7 years. A literature review covering 40 years retrieved 70 patients with Listeria brain abscess. The epidemiologic, clinical, microbiological, and radiological findings related to this entity, and the outcome features are described.ResultsBrain abscess due to Listeria has a poor prognosis and is associated with elevated mortality.ConclusionA high index of suspicion is needed to reach an early diagnosis and establish appropriate antibiotic treatment, which will improve the outcome of this condition. Suspicion is based on the presence of fever and neurological symptoms, particularly in immunodepressed or diabetic patients.Copyright (c) 2008 Elsevier España, S.L. All rights reserved.

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