Research Article: The Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Methods, Treatment, and Outcomes of Listeria monocytogenes Meningoencephalitis: A Case Series Study from China
Abstract:
Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) infection, also called Listeriosis, has been listed as one of the major foodborne diseases by the World Health Organization due to its high rate of hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and mortality. L. monocytogenes affects mostly old people with immunodeficiency, newborns, or pregnant women. The case-fatality risk ranges from % to %.–
Introduction:
Listeria monocytogenes ( L. monocytogenes ) infection, also called Listeriosis, has been listed as one of the major foodborne diseases by the World Health Organization due to its high rate of hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and mortality. L. monocytogenes affects mostly old people with immunodeficiency, newborns, or pregnant women. The case-fatality risk ranges from % to %. –
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