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Listeriosis

By: Rebecca Nicholson Khezra Amjed Hanzla Khan. Listeriosis. Listeriosis is a potentially fatal infection. It is caused by a bacteria called listeria monocytogenes. It can be found in both humans and animals. What is it?. Direct contact with contaminated food Inhalation Orally.

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Listeriosis

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  1. By: Rebecca Nicholson Khezra Amjed Hanzla Khan Listeriosis

  2. Listeriosis is a potentially fatal infection. It is caused by a bacteria called listeria monocytogenes. It can be found in both humans and animals. What is it?

  3. Direct contact with contaminated food Inhalation Orally How you can get it.

  4. Types of food commonly contaminated by listeria include: dairy products fish meat vegetables It is also found in: Soil water Dust Sewage Where it is found

  5. How it is Spread How is listeriosis spread? • Eating contaminated food • Pregnant women passing the infection to unborn children • Contact with infected animals

  6. fever, muscle aches, and sometimes, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (in minor cases) Severe cases include symptoms such as encephalitis, meningitis and septicemia and even death. symptoms occur usually during a 48 hours duration after consuming contaminated food or drink Symptoms

  7. Thoroughly cook all foods especially meats. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating. Do not eat or drink unpasteurized milk. People with weak immune systems should avoid soft style cheeses and deli meats (Also applies to pregnant women). Prevention of illness

  8. Fun Facts • When listeriosis targets animals it is also known as “circling disease” because it cause the infected animal to walk around in circles • The illness may last for 7-10 days depending on the individual. • The disease mainly affects adults 60 years and older, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. • About 2000 people in the U.S are infected annually and about 600 of them die

  9. Hoeprich, Paul D. "Listeriosis." Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 14 Sept. 2012. Listeriosis. The Center for Food Security and Public Health, June 2009. Web. 15 Sept. 2012. <http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu>. Listeriosis. Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition, 2012. Web. 14 Sept.2012. <http://school.eb.com/eb/article-9048500>. Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing. 7th ed.      Vol. 1. Philadelphia: Julie K. Stegman, 2012. Print. Stedman Work Cited

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