Listeriosis Complicating Infliximab Treatment in Crohn's Disease
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Treatment - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Listeria monocytogenes, a gram-positive rod, infects the central nervous system in neonates, pregnant woman and those immunosuppressed by naturally occurring illnesses and by therapeutic agents, including agents such as infliximab. We report here the first published case of Listeriosis complicating Infliximab therapy in Crohn's disease in Australia.
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