Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in immunocompetent and healthy children: a case report and a review of the literature

Abstract Background Listeria 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...

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Main Authors: Massimo Luca Castellazzi, Paola Marchisio, Samantha Bosis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-018-0595-5