Listeria meningitis
MONDO:0006836Inflammation of the meninges caused by listeria monocytogenes infection, usually occurring in individuals under the age of 3 years or over the age of 50 years. It may occur at any age in individuals with immunologic deficiency syndromes. Clinical manifestations include fever, altered mentation, headache, meningeal signs, focal neurologic signs, and seizures. (From Medicine 1998 Sep;77(5):313-36)
Also known as: Listeria meningitis, Listeria monocytogenes caused infectious meningitis, Listeria monocytogenes infectious meningitis, Cerebritides, Listeria, Listeria Cerebritides, Listeria Meningitides, Listeria Meningoencephalitides, Listeria cerebritis
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Rapid brain infection test could slash unnecessary antibiotic use
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a quick diagnostic test (BioFire FilmArray) can accurately predict the cause of meningitis or encephalitis in 182 adults. Participants with symptoms like fever, headache, or confusion will have their spinal fluid tested. The goal is to see if the test …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can we predict who survives meningitis? a new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the medical records of 300 people treated for meningitis at a hospital in Sohag, Egypt, to understand what factors influence their chances of recovery. Researchers will review past cases and follow new patients for a year, tracking who survives, who recovers f…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 08:00 UTC