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1. Listeria (Listeriosis) | Listeria | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/index.html
Description: Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. An estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis each year, and about 260 die. The infection is most likely to sicken pregnant women and their newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems.
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2. Listeria infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20355269
Description: Feb 11, 2022 · Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women, people older than 65 and people with weakened immune systems. It's most commonly caused by eating improperly processed deli meats and unpasteurized milk products.
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3. Listeria - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listeria
Description: Listeria is a genus of bacteria that acts as an intracellular parasite in mammals. Until 1992, 10 species were known [1] [2], each containing two subspecies. By 2024, 28 species had been identified [3]. The genus is named in honour of the British pioneer of sterile surgery Joseph Lister.
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4. Listeriosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17721-listeriosis
Description: Jun 6, 2022 · Listeriosis is a foodborne illness. The germ Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis. Listeria monocytogenes is commonly found in nature, especially in soil, groundwater, rotting vegetation and animal feces (poop). Most people …
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5. Listeria infection - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355275
Description: Feb 11, 2022 · Diseases & Conditions. Listeria infection. Request an appointment. Symptoms & causes. Diagnosis & treatment. On this page. Diagnosis. Treatment. Preparing for your appointment. Diagnosis. A blood test is often the most effective way to determine whether you have a listeria infection.
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6. Questions and Answers | Listeria | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/faq.html
Description: Aug 23, 2023 · What are Listeria? Listeria are bacteria that can contaminate many foods. People who eat those foods can get infected with Listeria. The infection is called listeriosis. Listeria are most likely to sicken people who are pregnant and their newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems.
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7. Listeriosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/listeriosis
Description: Feb 20, 2018 · Listeriosis is a series of diseases caused by the bacteria L. monocytogenes, outbreaks of which occur in all countries. There are two main types of listeriosis: a non-invasive form and an invasive form. Noninvasive listeriosis (febrile listerial gastroenteritis) is a mild form of the disease affecting mainly otherwise healthy people.
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8. Listeria (Listeriosis) | FDA
Link: https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis
Description: Listeria (Listeriosis) | FDA. Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a species of pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria that can be found in moist environments, soil, water, decaying...
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9. Listeria Infection (Listeriosis): Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/listeria-infection
Description: Mar 1, 2022 · Listeria infection, also known as listeriosis, is caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about...
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10. What Is Listeria Infection? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, …
Link: https://www.everydayhealth.com/listeria/guide/
Description: Apr 30, 2023 · Listeria Makes You Sick When You Eat Foods Contaminated With the Bacteria. Listeria bacteria are found pretty much everywhere. They turn up in water, soil, and even dust. Most species of...