Listeria monocytogenes

• Listeria monocytogenes meningitis primarily occurs in patients with immunosuppression or those with coexisting diseases, the elderly, or neonates.
• Lsteria brainstem encephalitis predominantly occurs in previously healthy people.
• Prodrome clinical manifestations: Malaise, fever, headache, vomiting, and sweating,
• Brainstem encephalitis which may leads to Progressive brainstem deficits including
  • Cranial nerve palsy
  • Cerebellar dysfunction/ Ataxia.
  • Motor / Sensory deficits of extremities
  • Respiratory distress
  • Consciousness impairment
  • Seizure
  • Meningitis
  • Dysphagia or dysarthria.