Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes, 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 immunocompromised. In pregnant women, it may cause stillbirth or spontaneous abortion, and preterm birth is common. Listeriosis may cause mild, self-limiting gastroenteritis and fever in anyone.
Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes, 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 immunocomprom
The main transmission routes of Listeriosis are: foodborne (deli, dairy, produce).
Listeriosis is endemic in the following regions: Worldwide.
The typical case fatality rate (CFR) of Listeriosis is 20–30 (invasive)%.
Currently 5 active WHO outbreaks reported, with 272 cases and 7 deaths in the surveillance window.
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