Symptoms Of Listeriosis (Listeria)

Loss of Balance

If the listeriosis spreads to the nervous system and progresses to bacterial meningitis, patients may experience a loss of balance as one of the neurological symptoms. The loss of balance may be mild or extreme. Patients might also notice their balance issues progressing as the infection gets worse. When individuals stand up, they may experience sudden dizziness or a sense of vertigo. It may be hard to balance when getting up or sitting down. Patients might have trouble walking in a straight line or experience other unusual gait changes. If individuals are losing their balance after being exposed to listeria, they should seek emergency medical care to make sure they don't have bacterial meningitis.