title: [Meningoencephalitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes in adults. Description of 2 cases].
abstract: Two patients are presented who had Listeria meningo-encephalitis. They were both adults and reduced in defences against infections. The diagnosis was made by isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from cerebrospinal fluid cultures. One of the patients recovered; other died although therapeutic measures were promptly started. The Authors suggest the need for a careful research about Listeria infections in our country.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008089:Listeria monocytogenes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D008088:Listeriosis; D008297:Male; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Meningo - encefalite da "Listeria monocytogenes" in adulti. Descrizione di du casi.