LISTERIA MENINGITIDES
\lɪstˈi͡əɹɪə mˈɛnɪnd͡ʒˌɪta͡ɪdz], \lɪstˈiəɹɪə mˈɛnɪndʒˌɪtaɪdz], \l_ɪ_s_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə m_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_n_dʒ_ˌɪ_t_aɪ_d_z]\
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Inflammation of the meninges caused by LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES infection, usually occuring in individuals under the age of 3 years or over the age of 50 years. It may occur at any age in individuals with IMMUNOLOGIC DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES. Clinical manifestations include FEVER, altered mentation, HEADACHE, meningeal signs, focal neurologic signs, and SEIZURES. (From Medicine 1998 Sep;77 (5):313-36)
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