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    Listeria

    Genus of bacteria

    Listeria is a genus of bacteria that acts as an intracellular parasite in mammals. As of 2024, 28 species have been identified. The genus is named in honour of the British pioneer of sterile surgery Joseph Lister. Listeria species are Gram-positive, rod-shaped, and facultatively anaerobic, and do not produce endospores. The major human pathogen in the genus is L. monocytogenes. Although L. monocytogenes has low infectivity, it is hardy and can grow in a refrigerator temperature of 4 °C up to the human body temperature of 37 °C. It is the usual cause of the relatively rare bacterial disease listeriosis, an infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacteria. The overt form of the disease has a case-fatality rate of around 20–30%. Listeriosis can cause serious illness in pregnant women, newborns, adults with weakened immune systems and the elderly, and may cause gastroenteritis in others who have been severely infected. The incubation period can vary from three to 70 days. Wikipedia

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  2. mayoclinic.org

    Listeria infection is a serious foodborne illness that can affect pregnant women, older adults and people with weak immune systems. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms, what foods to avoid and how to prevent complications.
  3. Learn about Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a serious illness that can be fatal for some people. Find out the symptoms, at-risk groups, foods linked to outbreaks, and how to prevent listeriosis at home and in restaurants.
  4. en.wikipedia.org

    Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes, [1] although L. ivanovii and L. grayi have been reported in certain cases. Listeriosis can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis, sometimes resulting in lifelong harm and even death.Those at risk of severe illness are the elderly, fetuses, newborns, and those who are ...
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