title: [Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in immunocompetent children: unpasteurized cheese likely cause of infection].
abstract: Listeria meningoencephalitis is a rare condition, occurring mainly in immunocompromised patients. We present two cases of Listeria monocytogenes meningoencephalitis in immunocompetent children, with successful treatment with betalactam/aminoglycoside combination. Unpasteurized cheese was postulated as the source of infection.
authors.forename: María Del C
authors.initials: Mdel C
authors.lastname: Valdivia-Tapia
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pinelo-Chumbe
authors.forename: Nilton Y
authors.initials: NY
authors.lastname: Carreazo
mesh_terms: D000617:Aminoglycosides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002611:Cheese / Q000382:microbiology / Q000506:poisoning*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D007223:Infant; D008584:Meningitis, Listeria / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D061352:Pasteurization; D065093:beta-Lactamase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D047090:beta-Lactams / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000617:Aminoglycosides; D065093:beta-Lactamase Inhibitors; D047090:beta-Lactams