Listeriosis
It is
a bacterial disease caused by the
bacteria named as Listeria
monocytogenes. It usually infects the CNS causing brain abscess, meningitis,
cerebritis, meningo – encephalitis and can also occur as bactereamia in immuno-compromised
patients, pregnant ladies, infants and old people.
SYMPTOMS:
The disease causes fever, malaise, muscle ache,
diarrhoea, stiff neck, convulsion, flu-like illness, miscarriage, still birth,
confusion, early delivery, head ache and loss of balance.
DIAGNOSIS:
Blood and CSF cultures are carried on.
TREATMENT:
Usually ampicillin is given. Gentamicin can also be
used.
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