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A fatal case of Listeria monocytogenes meningitis and sepsis in an immunocompromised female
Ashna Ajimsha, Ivy Viswamohanan, Ganga Raju Krishna, Ashish Jitendranath, Ramani Bai
Department of Microbiology, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjarammoodu, Kerala, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ashna Ajimsha
Department of Microbiology, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjarammoodu - 695 607, Kerala
India
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DOI: 10.4103/jacm.jacm_33_21
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Listeria monocytogenes should be considered as a source of sepsis and meningitis in immunocompromised individuals. Immunosuppressant agents including biologic therapies have transformed the management of various rheumatological and dermatological conditions. We report a case of life-threatening Listeria monocytogenes sepsis and meningitis in a 52-year-old female who was on immunosuppressive therapy.
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