Infectious Diseases A-Z: What is listeria infection?

Listeroris, caused by the germ?Listeria monocytogenes,?is estimated to be the third leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the U.S.,?according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "We worry about listeria infection especially in pregnant women and their newborns, people who have weakened immune systems, and in the elderly," says Dr. Nipunie [...]
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