. A lumbar puncture is performed, and a Gram stain of the CSF obtained shows many short, gram-positive rods. Physical examination for specific signs which are highly suggestive of Meningitis. Does the fact that the patient was a dairy farmer give anything of value to the diagnosis? What is the most likely diagnosis and treatment?

. A lumbar puncture is performed, and a Gram stain of the CSF obtained shows many short, gram-positive rods. Physical examination for specific signs which are highly suggestive of Meningitis. Does the fact that the patient was a dairy farmer give anything of value to the diagnosis? What is the most likely diagnosis and treatment?

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