AI Article Synopsis
- Rhombencephalitis can occur in healthy adults as a result of listerial infections in the central nervous system.
- There are challenges in managing this condition due to adverse reactions related to antibiotic treatments, highlighting the need for alternatives to aminopenicillins.
- The report also explores the use of dexamethasone for managing inflammation and neurological symptoms associated with rhombencephalitis.
Article Abstract
Rhombencephalitis is not a rare presentation of listerial central nervous system infections in healthy adults. This report describes a case with several management difficulties linked to antibiotic related adverse events, pointing to alternative solutions to aminopenicillins. In addition, the role of dexamethasone in the management of inflammation and neurological symptoms is discussed.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1770316 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jcp.2003.014738 | DOI Listing |
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