A female presents with symptoms and signs suggestive of meningitis. MRI reveals a ring enhancing lesion in the frontotemporal region while CSF grows Gram positive bacilli. Other findings are minimally abnormal. Which of the following organisms is the most likely etiological agent –
A female presents with symptoms and signs suggestive of meningitis. MRI reveals a ring enhancing lesion in the frontotemporal region while CSF grows Gram positive bacilli. Other findings are minimally abnormal. Which of the following organisms is the most likely etiological agent –
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A female presents with symptoms and signs suggestive of meningitis. MRI reveals a ring enhancing lesion in the frontotemporal region while CSF grows Gram positive bacilli. Other findings are minimally abnormal. Which of the following organisms is the most likely etiological agent -
✓ Correct Answer: A. Listeria monocytogenes
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