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ArticleBMC clinical pathology2018

A case report of iatrogenic deterioration of yet undiagnosed Rhombencephalitis; always be careful with corticoids.

L Mandigers, J L Epker

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Article in BMC clinical pathology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

L MandigersErasmus Medical Center Rotterdam The Netherlands, Intensive Care Unit - Adults, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
J L EpkerErasmus Medical Center Rotterdam The Netherlands, Intensive Care Unit - Adults, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Erasmus MC · NL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of an immunocompetent patient, presenting with progressive perioral numbness and dizziness. Despite treatment with antiplatelet drugs, antiviral medication, antibiotics and corticosteroids for a wide differential diagnosis, the patient deteriorated tremendously. Eventually the patient died of Listeria rhombencephalitis, most likely due to the late diagnosis and concomitant late initiation of antibiotics combined with badly timed and inappropriate corticosteroid prescription.

conclusionEarly adequate antibiotic treatment is essential in Listeria rhombencephalitis and corticosteroid therapy should be avoided when Listeriosis is suspected.

Indexed as

Corticosteroid therapyDifferential diagnosisListeria monocytogenesListeria rhombencephalitis

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PMID30602941
PMCPMC6307248
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