an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms
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listeriosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | listeria meningitis |
| Type of | infectious disease |
Examples of listeriosis
listeriosis
Sources of food poisoning that may cause listeriosis or toxoplasmosis infection.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches and diarrhea, as well as miscarriage.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Often found in raw foods, L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis when ingested.
From the sciencedaily.com
The CDC has published a recent update on the multi-state listeriosis outbreak.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Spoiled meat is one of the sources for Listeria infections leading to listeriosis.
From the sciencedaily.com
Listeriosis is characterized by fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal problems.
From the stltoday.com
Maple Leaf has said it's responsible for the nationwide listeriosis outbreak.
From the bloomberg.com
A listeriosis outbreak has been linked to whole cantaloupes from Colorado.
From the orlandosentinel.com
From January to August 1985, there was another outbreak with 142 cases of listeriosis.
From the sciencedaily.com
- An infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms
- (listeria) any species of the genus Listeria
- Listeriosis is a bacterial infection caused by a gram-positive, motile bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is relatively rare and occurs primarily in newborn infants, elderly patients, and patients who are immunocompromised.
- (Listeria) A pathogenic bacterium found widely in nature, can be carried in a variety of foods such as dairy products, red meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables.
- (Listeria) A pathogenic strain of bacteria which causes food poisoning that is especially dangerous in pregnant women. It can cause premature birth, stillbirth or miscarriage.
- (Listeria) Foods implicated: milk, cheese, ice-cream, pate`s, coleslaw, meats and fermented sausages and salads. Found in animal faeces, soil, vegetation, water and sewage. Areas with excess moisture may provide a breeding ground for Listeria. ...
- (Listeria) is a class of Gram-positive bacteria that may be present in soil and may be carried in the intestinal tracts of 37 mammalian species including humans, 17 species of birds and some fish and shellfish. Only one genus of Listeria has been shown to be pathogenic, L. monocytogenes. ...
- A serious -- sometimes fatal -- bacterial disease [Listeria (L.monocytogenes)] that looks like severe encephalitis but with paralysis. This is considered an AIDS-defining condition in the United States.)
- A sporadic disease causing meningitis septicemia, endocarditis etc. Sometimes involved in infections of immunocompromised individuals and in neonatal infections.
