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Koulla-Shiro, S., Mbuagbaw, J., Kuaban, C. and Zeh, A.K. (1997) Etiology and Outcome of Adult Bacterial Meningitis in Yaoundé, Cameroon. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2, 9-11.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s1201-9712(97)90003-5

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• TITLE: Report and Management of a Rare Case of Listeria monocytogenes Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Child in Cameroon

  AUTHORS: Tchuinte Pierrette Landrie Simo, Magne Larissa Tagne, Jean Taguebue, William Mbanzouen, Marcelle Abanda, Esther Sokeng, Harley Ndamukong, Laurence Noubissi-Jouegouo, Jean Romain Mbe, Flaubert Tassadjo, Manuella Ango, Cedric Thierry Roland Fouda, Urbaine Ngon, Ariane Nzouankeu, Minone Rosanne Ngome

  KEYWORDS: Listeria monocytogenes, Meningitis, Immunocompetent

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol.14 No.4, December 10, 2024

  ABSTRACT: Bacterial meningitis, due to Listeria monocytogenes, is an invasive central nervous infection, commonly reported in high-risk subjects such as pregnant women, infants, the elderly and immunocompromised patients. However, in health immunocompetent individuals, bacterial meningitis by this pathogen is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of meningitis due to Listeria monocytogenes in a healthy immunocompetent 10-year-old male child in Cameroon. The child was successfully treated with intravenous ampicillin and recovered without any neurological sequelae. Monitoring, set-up of prompt diagnosis as well as the administration of an adequate antibiotic treatment is essential to both prevent emergence of new case and achieve the best treatment outcome.