Presentation
Rhomboencephalitis presents with impaired consciousness, cranial nerve palsy, cerebellar signs, and sensory or motor loss. [italytv.space]
They are present worldwide in the environment and in the gut of humans, nonhuman mammals, birds, arachnids, and crustaceans. There are several species of Listeria, but L. monocytogenes is the primary pathogen in humans. [msdmanuals.com]
Regarding clinical presentation, 296 newborns presented with listeriosis. Meningitis was the most common clinical presentation, with 2,388 cases (42.6%). [mdpi.com]
Egg-Yolk Agar : Lecithin is present to test for lecithinase. Double-Zone of hemolysis. Very fast replicating Alpha Toxin : Lecithinase, responsible for zone of incomplete hemolysis Beta Toxin : Cytotoxin, responsible for necrotizing enteritis. [kumc.edu]
Gastrointestinal
- Overeating
Recovery of the patient from meningeal infection seemed to correlate best with an initial cerebrospinal-fluid glucose level over 30 mg per 100 ml. [nejm.org]
The motility is characteristically slow and is described as "heads-over-tails" or tumbling type of motility. It exhibits motility only at 22oC but not at 37oC, since the flagella are formed only at lower temperature. [microrao.com]
In infants and patients over 60, meningitis is caused by Listeria in 20% of cases. 20% of cases evolve into encephalitis, or diffuse type or, rarely, rhomboencephalitis and brain abscesses. [italytv.space]
Mean mortality per 100,000 population over the observation period was 0.13. [mdpi.com]
Treatment
Treatment includes prolonged administration of antibiotics, primarily ampicillin and gentamicin, to which the organism is usually susceptible. [icd.codes]
Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Oculoglandular listeriosis is left untreated: conjunctival ulceration Procedures for Treatment of Oculoglandular listeriosis The following procedures are used to treat Oculoglandular listeriosis [tabletwise.net]
TREATMENT MEDICATION No definitive drug of choice or duration of therapy Most healthy, nonpregnant individuals with suspected Listeria gastroenteritis require only supportive therapy. Antibiotic resistan... [5minuteconsult.com]
Treatment is with antibiotics. Anyone can get the illness. But it is most likely to affect pregnant women and unborn babies, older adults, and people with weak immune systems. [icdlist.com]
Treatment includes... Merck & Co., Inc., 2020 Listeriosis is an infection caused by the gram-positive motile bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. [openmd.com]
Prognosis
HISTORY PHYSICAL EXAM DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSTIC TESTS & INTERPRETATION TREATMENT MEDICATION ISSUES FOR REFERRAL ADDITIONAL THERAPIES ADMISSION, INPATIENT, AND NURSING CONSIDERATIONS ONGOING CARE FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATIONS DIET PATIENT EDUCATION PROGNOSIS [5minuteconsult.com]
This feature selection provides better insight into the prognosis for Listeria-related infection. 4.1. [mdpi.com]
Skin-test available (antigen derived from armadillos) to indicate prognosis Phenolic glycolipid is key antigen CD8-Suppressor cells involved in Lepromatous response. [kumc.edu]
Etiology
[…] purulent glandular material or gland tissue from a patient with the disease is specific and essential for diagnosis.2 It is well known that Parinaud's syndrome may be due to various causes3 and that in many cases subjected to the fullest investigation the etiology [jamanetwork.com]
Diseases & Conditions HOME DISEASES & CONDITIONS DRUGS FOR THE PATIENT PATIENT HANDOUTS PT EXERCISES TOOLS PROCEDURES ALGORITHMS & CHARTS LAB TESTS CME/CE Michael Malone, MD and Joseph A Chafardon II, DO Reviewed 06/2022 BASICS DESCRIPTION EPIDEMIOLOGY ETIOLOGY [5minuteconsult.com]
Epidemiology
Medicine HOME Diseases & Conditions HOME DISEASES & CONDITIONS DRUGS FOR THE PATIENT PATIENT HANDOUTS PT EXERCISES TOOLS PROCEDURES ALGORITHMS & CHARTS LAB TESTS CME/CE Michael Malone, MD and Joseph A Chafardon II, DO Reviewed 06/2022 BASICS DESCRIPTION EPIDEMIOLOGY [5minuteconsult.com]
Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in the elderly: Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic findings. Le Infez. Med. 2016, 24, 105–111. [mdpi.com]
Pathophysiology
Conditions HOME DISEASES & CONDITIONS DRUGS FOR THE PATIENT PATIENT HANDOUTS PT EXERCISES TOOLS PROCEDURES ALGORITHMS & CHARTS LAB TESTS CME/CE Michael Malone, MD and Joseph A Chafardon II, DO Reviewed 06/2022 BASICS DESCRIPTION EPIDEMIOLOGY ETIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY [5minuteconsult.com]
Prevention
[…] of Oculoglandular listeriosis Yes, it may be possible to prevent Oculoglandular listeriosis. [tabletwise.net]
ADDITIONAL READING Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Listeria (Listeriosis). http://www.cdc.gov/listeria/index.html. Accessed: 0 9 /20/2019 Chers... [5minuteconsult.com]
[…] ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can Avoid raw milk and raw milk products Heat ready-to-eat foods and leftovers until they are steaming hot Wash fresh fruits and vegetables Avoid rare meat and refrigerated smoked seafood Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [icdlist.com]
[…] use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can avoid raw milk and raw milk products heat ready-to-eat foods and leftovers until they are steaming hot wash fresh fruits and vegetables avoid rare meat and seafood Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [icd10data.com]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MedlinePlus U.S. [openmd.com]