Rhomboencephalitis Caused by Listeria Monocytogenes
Listerial rhomboencephalitis is a rare, devastating treatable disease. A previously well 72-year-old man presented with a one-week history of fever and headache. Four days before admission he developed right facial numbness and ataxia. Diagnosis and treatment are described, including the relevant cl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1997-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1997/289321 |
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| Summary: | Listerial rhomboencephalitis is a rare, devastating treatable disease. A previously well 72-year-old man presented with a one-week history of fever and headache. Four days before admission he developed right facial numbness and ataxia. Diagnosis and treatment are described, including the relevant clinical, laboratory and radiological findings. |
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| ISSN: | 1180-2332 |