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Published in: Infection 4/2016

01-08-2016 | Case Report

Listeria meningoencephalitis and anti-GQ1b antibody syndrome

Authors: A. Vergori, G. Masi, D. Donati, F. Ginanneschi, P. Annunziata, A. Cerase, M. Mencarelli, B. Rossetti, A. De Luca, G. Zanelli

Published in: Infection | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

We report the first case of Listeria monocytogenes meningoencephalitis associated with anti-GQ1b antibody syndrome in an immunocompetent adult. A prompt diagnosis, made thanks to the multidisciplinary contribution, allowed a combined therapeutic approach leading to final favourable outcome, despite several intercurrent complications.
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Metadata
Title
Listeria meningoencephalitis and anti-GQ1b antibody syndrome
Authors
A. Vergori
G. Masi
D. Donati
F. Ginanneschi
P. Annunziata
A. Cerase
M. Mencarelli
B. Rossetti
A. De Luca
G. Zanelli
Publication date
01-08-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Infection / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Electronic ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-015-0862-y

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