listeriosis

(noun)

An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii, often through contaminated food.

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  • Listeriosis

    • Listeriosis is a bacterial infection caused by a Gram-positive, motile bacterium called Listeria monocytogenes.
    • Listeriosis is a bacterial infection caused by a Gram-positive , motile bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes.
    • Listeriosis has a low incidence in humans and occurs in pregnant women, newborn infants, elderly patients, and patients who are immunocompromised.
    • The symptoms of listeriosis usually last 7–10 days, with the most common symptoms being fever, muscle aches, and vomiting.
    • In the advent of listeriosis, bacteremia should be treated for two weeks, meningitis for three weeks, and brain abscess for at least six weeks.
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