What is the pathophysiology of listeriosis?
Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
What is the rate of incidence for Listeria?
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. Pregnant women are 10 times more likely than other people to get a Listeria infection.
What is the history of Listeria infection?
After going through several name changes since the bacteria were first described in 1911, the name was officially changed to Listeria monocytogenes in 1940 to honor Joseph Lister, the British surgeon who discovered that sterilizing surgical instruments before operations reduced the risk of infections.
Where can I find a Listeria infection fact sheet?
Listeriosis ( Listeria infection). Available at: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/listeriosis/fact_sheet.htm. Accessed Jun 2, 2016. Parihar VS. Zoonotic aspects of Listeria monocytogenes —with special reference to bacteriology. Master’s thesis.
What is Listeriosis and how dangerous is it?
La listeriosis es una infección grave generalmente causada por el consumo de alimentos contaminados con la bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Se estima que 1600 personas contraen la listeriosis cada año y que aproximadamente 260 mueren por la enfermedad.
How is Listeria diagnosed?
Listeriosis is usually diagnosed when a bacterial culture (a type of laboratory test) grows Listeria monocytogenes from a body tissue or fluid, such as blood, spinal fluid, or the placenta. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Learn more about treatment of high-risk people Who Has a Greater Chance of Listeria Food Poisoning?
What is the mortality and morbidity of Listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis, a rare foodborne disease with a mortality rate of 20%-30%. The elderly and immunocompromised are particularly susceptible to listeriosis. L. monocytogenes is ubiquitous in nature and can contaminate food-processing environments, posing a threat to the food chain.