A case of meningoencephalitis caused by in a healthy child
Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative anaerobic, gram-positive bacillus that is isolated from the soil, vegetables, and wild or domestic animals. Listeria occurs predominantly in the elderly, immunocompromised patients, pregnant women and newborns. Infections by this microorganism are rare in heal...
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Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2010-05-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-53-653.pdf |