Neurolisteriosis presenting as cervical myelitis in an immunocompetent patient

摘要

Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium with a predilection for CNS involvement. Common presentations include meningitis and rhomboencephalitis in immunocompromisedpatients, but L. monocytogenes can also affect healthy adults, often in the setting of contaminated deli meats or dairy products. We report a rare case of neurolisteriosis presenting as cervical myelitis followed by ventriculitis in an immunocompetent patient. Delays in recognition and treatment may have led to a poor outcome.