We report a case of acute bacterial meningitis due to Listeria monocytogenes whose successful treatment was mainly attributable to high-dose levofloxacin therapy (500 mg iv bid). This supports the hypothesis that levofloxacin may be an effective option for the treatment of listerial meningitis.
Department of Medical and Morphological Research, Medical School, Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy. pierluigi.viale@uniud.it
