LISTERIA MENINGOENCEPHALITIS
\lɪstˈi͡əɹɪə mˌɛnɪŋɡˌə͡ʊnsɪfɐlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \lɪstˈiəɹɪə mˌɛnɪŋɡˌəʊnsɪfɐlˈaɪtɪs], \l_ɪ_s_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə m_ˌɛ_n_ɪ_ŋ_ɡ_ˌəʊ_n_s_ɪ_f_ɐ_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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Inflammation of the meninges caused by LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES infection, usually occuring in individuals under the age of 3 years or over the age of 50 years. It may occur at any age in individuals with IMMUNOLOGIC DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES. Clinical manifestations include FEVER, altered mentation, HEADACHE, meningeal signs, focal neurologic signs, and SEIZURES. (From Medicine 1998 Sep;77 (5):313-36)
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.