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Listeriosis is an bacterial infection caused by a gram-positive, motile bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is relatively rare and occurs primarily in newborn infants, elderly patients, and patients who are immunocompromised.
Epidemiology
Incidence is 7.4 cases per million population. Annually, 1850 cases are reported in the U.S.. Pregnant women account for 27% of all cases. Of all nonperinatal infections, 70% occur in immunocompromised patients.
Pathogenesis
L monocytogenes is ubiquitous in the environment. The main route of acquisition of Listeria is through the ingestion of contaminated food products. Listeria has been isolated from raw meat, dairy products, vegetables, and seafood. Soft cheeses and unpasteurized milk are potential dangers, however post-pasteurization outbreaks of infection from dairy have been from pasteurized milk. More on [ Listeriosis ]
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@Eneyi It's cause it was already failing after 2 summers ago when i got that listeriosis thing and then i got sick and they think my body
elieaa (Adele Ashley A) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:43:05 -0000
@Eneyi It's cause it was already failing after 2 summers ago when i got that listeriosis thing and then i got sick and they think my body
La listeriosis y el VIH es solo parte de los peligros sanitarios que vive los chilenos. Me contó hace un tiempo una tecnologa que hay mas.
ramonprovoste (Ramón Antonio) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:51:31 -0000
La listeriosis y el VIH es solo parte de los peligros sanitarios que vive los chilenos. Me contó hace un tiempo una tecnologa que hay mas.
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A Focus on Listeria monocytogenes - Factsheet from the Food Safety Research Information Office.
Bad Bug Book: Listeria monocytogenes - Features symptoms, cause, treatment, risk factors, associated foods, and prevention.
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Food Safety Research Information Office: Listeria monocytogenes - Directory of factsheets, resources, articles, and news releases about the disease.
Kidshealth: Listeriosis - Includes risk factors, cause, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems and can be avoided by following a few simple recommendations. ]
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Listeria - Factsheet with food handling information, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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Listeriosis - Factsheet with symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and prevention.
Listeriosis and Food Safety Tips - Includes cause, symptoms, and prevention.
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Listeriosis and Pregnancy: What is Your Risk? - Factsheet from the USDA.
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Listeriosis- General Information - FAQ on Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeriosis: One Tough Bug - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet about this bacteria which can cause serious foodborne illness.
Meta Description: [ One listeria species, Listeria monocytogenes, can cause the serious foodborne illness listeriosis. Approximately 425 deaths occur each year in the ]
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Listeriosis - Features symptoms, tests, complications, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Listeriosis - Factsheet on the oranism and disease from the University of Florida.
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