Listeriosis Food Poisoning Listeria Infection Help

In this app we have compiled information Listeriosis or listeria food poisoning infection. Listeria infection is caused by Listeria monocytogenes or L. monocytogenes bacterium.

Listeriosis mainly affects:-
* pregnant women
* Newborn babies
* Elderly people
* Adults with poor immune systems

In pregnant women, the infection can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, stillbirth infection to the newborn. Babies sometimes can be born with listeriosis if their mothers eat contaminated food during pregnancy period.

Listeriosis can be caused by consumption of Contaminated
* Fruits and vegetables
* Meats and raw eggs
* Processed foods such as soft cheeses & cold cuts
* Unpasteurized or raw milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk.

The symptoms of listeriosis may include
Fever
muscle aches
nausea & diarrhea

This app informs about causes symptoms and treatment of Listeriosis infection and helps in learning about how to prevent from getting infected.