[Listeria meningitis and HIV infection].
Although listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic pathogen, infection by this bacteria is infrequent in AIDS patients. We were describe a case of L. monocytogenes meningitis in a patient infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Literature is reviewed, and the pathogenesis of infection by this bacteria and its relation to AIDS is discussed.
Roldán
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Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Virgen del Puerto, Plasencia, Cáceres.
Gutiérrez
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A
Jiménez
J
J
Agulla
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A
Zancada
F
F
Fernández
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A
D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008584:Meningitis, Listeria / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications*
Meningitis por Listeria e infeccción por VIH.