Genomic insights into Listeria monocytogenes isolates associated with neurological forms
Listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic pathogen primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals. This study investigates the clinical and genomic differences between central nervous system (CNS) listeriosis and non-CNS invasive listeriosis in Marseille, France, from 2016 to 2024. Given the rising incidence of neurolisteriosis since 2016, the goal was to examine clinical patterns and genomic profiles to identify potential factors contributing to this increase.