Listeria monocytogenes sepsis in the nursing home community: a case report and short review of the literature.

Objective And Importance: Listeria monocytogenes is a rare foodborne pathogen, causing both outbreaks and sporadic infections. Severe, systemic infections are more prevalent in at-risk populations, such as pregnant women, but occur mostly in older people and immunocompromised individuals. In this case report, we describe the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of Listeria monocytogenes sepsis in an older patient, and we briefly review the literature about listeriosis and the importance of safe food practices.

Case report: a student of Asian origin with Pott's disease.

We describe a case report of a student of Asian origin who presented with fever of unknown origin, cough, recent onset low back pain and weight loss. Initial physical examination was unremarkable. Laboratory results showed inflammation, but extensive testing for bacteriological and viral serology was negative.