Symptoms Of Listeriosis (Listeria)

When Infection Spreads To The Brain

So, what happens when listeriosis spreads to the brain? This can result in some serious complications, including cerebral abscesses, which is pus that collects within the brain; cranial nerve palsies, which are tremors and paralysis; and meningitis, which is inflammation of the membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain. It can also include encephalitis, which is inflammation of the brain itself; and meningoencephalitis, which is inflammation of both the membranes around the spinal cord and brain and inside of the brain. When a listeria infection spreads to the brain, it can be harder to treat and will likely be more long-lasting than the more common, less-threatening symptoms.

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