Listeriosis in Newborns
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Listeria Infections
kidshealth.org — “Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with a bacterium, primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. Some simple precautions can protect your family from infection.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Listeriosis Overview
webmd.com — “What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium. In the United States, an estimated 2, 500 people become seriously ill with listeriosis each year.1 In pregnant women, the infection can result in premature delivery, serious infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth. Listeriosis affects mainly ...” View full resource at webmd.com
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It’s being reported that a listeriosis outbreak has prompted a celery recall. What is listeriosis? http://bit.ly/dmaKq4
Listeriosis - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis - Medbroadcast
medbroadcast.com — “Listeriosis is a foodborne illness. It most commonly affects newborns, people with weakened immune systems, seniors, and pregnant women. Pregnant women are at particular risk of having listeriosis, as they are 20 times more likely to acquire the disease than other healthy adults.” View full resource at medbroadcast.com
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Recall of salami + prosciutto, potential listeria contamination: http://bit.ly/cuFsqD + http://bit.ly/bujSfZ
Who doesn't know about E. coli? But another bacterium can be just as dangerous - listeriosis. Learn more.
intelihealth.com — “Who doesn't know about E. coli? But another bacterium can be just as dangerous - listeriosis. Learn more.” View full resource at intelihealth.com
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Who doesn't know about E. coli? But another bacterium can be just as dangerous - listeriosis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/crEEo0
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