LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES: WHAT FOOD MAY BE CONTAMINATED - INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Listeriosis: What It Is, Symptoms and How to Treat It



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Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes . This bacteria can be acquired from the consumption of contaminated food and water, such as unpasteurized milk, cheeses, vegetables, seafood and sausage. The symptoms of listeriosis are similar to those of influenza, meaning there is fever, body aches and chills, which are usually accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea