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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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Zoonoses
#microbeoftheday up to 10% of your gastrointestinal tract is colonized by Listeria monocytes, of listeriosis fame! http://tinyurl.com/ann6lh
hithatsmybike (B. ) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:18:23 -0000
#microbeoftheday up to 10% of your gastrointestinal tract is colonized by Listeria monocytes, of listeriosis fame! http://tinyurl.com/ann6lh
Although hot dogs are fully cooked when purchased, never eat them without cooking thoroughly. :: #Listeriosis can result.
safety_alertss (agent 99) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:53:44 -0000
Although hot dogs are fully cooked when purchased, never eat them without cooking thoroughly. :: #Listeriosis can result.
Look at that...Maple Leaf has a resealable bacon container now. Like THAT's gonna make up for the whole 'listeriosis' thang.
neeners006 (Jeannine VanderBeek) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:42:55 -0000
Look at that...Maple Leaf has a resealable bacon container now. Like THAT's gonna make up for the whole 'listeriosis' thang.
@anndouglas Thanks, that's excellent. Good reminder, have used that one on listeriosis but now imp given flu pandemic rollour clusterfrack
impolitical (impolitical) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:37:09 -0000
@anndouglas Thanks, that's excellent. Good reminder, have used that one on listeriosis but now imp given flu pandemic rollour clusterfrack
@impolitical Key quote: "The listeriosis epidemic is a timely reminder that the Harper government has reversed much of the progress 1/2
anndouglas (Ann Douglas) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:33:44 -0000
@impolitical Key quote: "The listeriosis epidemic is a timely reminder that the Harper government has reversed much of the progress 1/2
I use to say Mixter instead of mixer RT @hrana This is the 4th time in the last 2 days I've wanted to go to Listorious but typed Listeriosis
plasticmadness (Olivia Lovag) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:35:57 -0000
I use to say Mixter instead of mixer RT @hrana This is the 4th time in the last 2 days I've wanted to go to Listorious but typed Listeriosis
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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.
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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.
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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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