Listeria Sketchy [exclusive] ❲Edge SIMPLE❳

What CSF finding suggests Listeria meningitis? A4: Mononuclear cell predominance (monocytosis), not high neutrophils. Would you like this feature turned into an Anki deck , a printable one-page visual script , or an interactive quiz based on the sketch?

What two toxins are key for Listeria’s intracellular escape and spread? A2: Listeriolysin O (LLO) for phagosome escape; ActA for actin polymerization. listeria sketchy

Why are cephalosporins ineffective against Listeria? A3: Listeria lacks penicillin-binding proteins that cephalosporins target; plus, it’s intracellular. What CSF finding suggests Listeria meningitis