A 16-day-old infant presents with fever, irritability, poor feeding, and a bulging fontanel. Spinal fluid demonstrates Gram-positive rods. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 16-day-old infant presents with fever, irritability, poor feeding, and a bulging fontanel. Spinal fluid demonstrates Gram-positive rods. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 16-day-old infant presents with fever, irritability, poor feeding, and a bulging fontanel. Spinal fluid demonstrates Gram-positive rods. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Listeria monocytogenes
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