Description:
This article presents a case study of
a 17-year-old woman with a history of Crohn’s disease. The case study outlines
the patient's past medical history and presenting symptoms. Learners are
encouraged to read through the case study to determine the bacillus the
laboratory identified.
Learning Objectives:
- Reflect on a case study outlining L. monocytogenes
- Describe the laboratory diagnosis of L. monocytogenes
- Outline the treatment methods for L. monocyogenes
Author(s):
Deborah Blecker Shelly, MS, MT(ASCP), SM
Launched: 2002