title: Listeria meningitis and resultant symptomatic hydrocephalus complicating infliximab treatment for ulcerative colitis.
abstract: Listeria monocytogenes, an uncommon pathogen, should be considered by clinicians as a source of sepsis and meningitis in the immunocompromised individuals, including those on anti-TNF alpha agents. Immunosuppressant agents including biologic therapies have transformed the management of various rheumatological and dermatological conditions.(1) We report a case of life-threatening L. monocytogenes sepsis and meningitis in a 75-year-old man receiving infliximab for severe ulcerative colitis (UC).
authors: Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN3 6BB, UK.
authors: Fahd
authors: F
authors: Rana
authors: Department of Rheumatology, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, UK.
authors: Muddassir Muhammad
authors: MM
authors: Shaikh
authors: Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN3 6BB, UK.
authors: Jane
authors: J
authors: Bowles