Brainstem encephalitis due to Listeria monocytogenes. Favourable outcome after early antibiotic therapy.
A case of brainstem encephalitis is reported in which an early identification in blood of listeria monocytogenes allowed an effective antibiotic therapy (Ampicillin and Gentamicin) with complete recovery.
Barontini
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Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche e Psichiatriche, Università di Firenze.
Leoncini
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D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001933:Brain Stem; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008088:Listeriosis; D008297:Male
D005839:Gentamicins; D000667:Ampicillin