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usmlebuzz
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11/23/03 - 03:25 PM       #1

A newborn child has symptoms of sepsis. Cerebrospinal fluid studies are consistent with meningitis. The mother had a flu-like syndrome prior to delivery.

A - likely diagnosis:

B - most appropriate test to confirm etiology/follow-up action:

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11/24/03 - 12:33 PM       #2

Listeria monocytogenes
Blood culture (mother)

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11/24/03 - 05:05 PM       #3

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