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• #1 Listeria (Listeriosis) | FDA

  https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis

  Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a type of disease-causing bacteria that can be found in many places, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals. It can survive and grow even under refrigeration. L. monocytogenes can thrive in unsanitary food production conditions, leading to contamination of the food. When people eat food contaminated with L. monocytogenes, they may develop a disease called listeriosis. […] You should immediately consult with your healthcare provider if you suspect you’ve developed symptoms that resemble a listeriosis infection. […] Pregnant women who suspect they have symptoms of listeriosis (see section below) should seek medical care immediately and tell their health care provider what they ate. […] People over the age of 65 or who have weakened immune systems are at greater risk of serious health complications resulting from listeriosis, including death. People in these categories who develop symptoms of listeriosis (see section below) should seek medical care immediately and tell their health care provider what they ate. […] Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems should not eat certain foods, including unpasteurized milk and unpasteurized milk products, any queso fresco-type cheeses, raw and smoked fish, raw sprouts, and certain other raw foods, which carry a high risk for L. monocytogenes.

• #2 Listeriosis – Disease Surveillance Epidemiology Program – MeCDC; DHHS Maine

  https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/disease/listeriosis.shtml

  Listeriosis is an infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can be found in a variety of raw foods (like uncooked meats and vegetables), in processed foods (like soft cheese and deli meat), or unpasteurized (raw) milk. […] This infection primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. If the infection occurs during pregnancy, the bacteria can be spread to the fetus through the placenta. Listeriosis is usually mild for pregnant women, but can cause severe disease in the fetus or baby. It’s rare for people in other groups to get sick with a Listeria infection. Some people with Listeriosis develop infections of the bloodstream or brain and most cases require hospital care. A health care provider diagnoses listeriosis with a laboratory test on body tissue or fluids. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. […] If you have symptoms associated with Listeriosis and may have eaten contaminated food, you should seek medical care and tell the doctor about your possible exposure. If you may have eaten contaminated food but do not feel sick, you do not need to test or to seek treatment.

• #3 Listeria infection (listeriosis) – Mother To Baby | Fact Sheets – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582795/

  Listeriosis is an infection caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, often called Listeria. Listeriosis is typically caused by eating food that has been contaminated with this bacteria, particularly dairy products, leafy vegetables, fish, and meats. Listeria can be found everywhere, including your home, restaurants, and other places such as grocery stores and food processing plants. Food with Listeria can introduce the infection into the refrigerator where it can spread to other foods. Listeria can continue to live in cold temperatures, such as in the refrigerator, but the chance for spreading can be slowed if the refrigerator is kept at a temperature of 40F / 4C or lower. […] The people most at risk of being affected by listeriosis include people who are pregnant, young children, adults over the age of 60, and people with weakened immune systems. Following some simple food safety guidelines can reduce the chance of getting and spreading listeriosis.

• #4 Listeriosis

  https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/listeriosis

  Listeriosis is an urgent notifiable condition that must be notified immediately to the department by medical practitioners and pathology services. Laboratories are required to notify Listeria monocytogenes isolated from food or water. […] Listeriosis mainly affects certain vulnerable groups. Healthy adults are usually not affected, but may experience transient, mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. […] People in high-risk groups for listeriosis should avoid certain high-risk foods. […] Listeriosis is diagnosed by isolation of L. monocytogenes from blood, cerebrospinal fluid, placenta, meconium, fetal gastrointestinal contents and other normally sterile sites. […] Listeria bacteria are common throughout the environment, including in soil, water and the digestive systems of animals. Unlike many bacteria, they can continue to multiply under refrigeration temperatures.

• #5 Health: Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Prevention Division: Listeriosis

  https://www.in.gov/health/idepd/diseases-and-conditions-resource-page/listeriosis/

  Listeriosis is a contagious disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. These bacteria are found in soil, untreated water, and the intestines of some animals. It may also be spread by infected animals roaming in the home, such as on countertops, after using the bathroom. In addition, these bacteria are found in certain food products. The infection is most likely to sicken pregnant women and their newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems. […] Listeriosis is usually diagnosed through laboratory testing of body tissue or fluid, blood, spinal fluid, or the placenta in pregnancy-associated cases. […] Listeriosis is often a severe condition and requires treatment. Listeriosis is usually treated with antibiotics. […] Once you or your child start having symptoms of the illness, such as diarrhea, do not attend work (specifically for food handlers, healthcare workers, daycare workers) or attend daycare or school until a healthcare provider or someone from your local health department says you are clear to go back.

• #6 Listeriosis – Legacy Pediatrics

  https://legacypediatrics.com/child-health-library/healthwise?DOCHWID=ug2074

  Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium. In pregnant women, the infection can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, serious infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth. […] Listeriosis affects mainly pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and adults with impaired immune systems. Healthy adults and children sometimes are infected with L. monocytogenes, but they rarely become seriously ill. […] If you are pregnant and get listeriosis, antibiotics can often prevent infection of the fetus or newborn. Babies who have listeriosis receive the same antibiotics as adults, although a combination of antibiotics is often used until your doctor is certain the cause is listeriosis. […] You can prevent listeriosis by practicing safe food handling.

• #7 Listeria (listeriosis): Symptoms, causes and treatments

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180370

  Pregnant people are 10 times more likely to develop listeriosis than the general population. The incidence of listeriosis during pregnancy is 12 per 100,000, compared with 0.7 per 100,000 in the general population. […] While a gestational parent with a Listeria infection may not show any outward symptoms, an unborn fetus might be severely affected. […] Listeriosis can result in miscarriage or premature birth. There is a possibility that a newborn might live with a life threatening infection in the days and weeks after birth.

• #8 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  Listeriosis is predominantly a foodborne illness, with sporadic and outbreak-related cases tied to consumption of food contaminated with listeria (Listeria monocytogenes). The incidence of listeriosis associated with pregnancy is approximately 13 times higher than in the general population. Maternal infection may present as a nonspecific, flu-like illness with fever, myalgia, backache, and headache, often preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. However, fetal and neonatal infections can be severe, leading to fetal loss, preterm labor, neonatal sepsis, meningitis, and death. Pregnant women have been advised to avoid foods with a high risk of contamination with listeria. […] An exposed pregnant woman with a fever higher than 38.1C (100.6F) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis for whom no other cause of illness is known should be simultaneously tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis.

• #9 Listeria Infection (Listeriosis) FAQs | Texas DSHS

  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/foodborne-illness/listeria-infection-listeriosis/listeria-infection-listeriosis-faqs

  Listeriosis is a disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium commonly found in the soil and water. […] An infected pregnant woman can pass the infection to her baby while in the womb or during delivery. […] The disease affects mainly pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and adults with weakened immune systems. Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis. […] By carefully following food safety precautions, persons at risk for listeriosis can substantially reduce their chances of becoming ill. […] Listeriosis is treatable with antibiotics. […] About one-third of all listeriosis cases happen during pregnancy. Hormonal changes in the pregnant woman cause changes in the immune system that lead to an increased vulnerability to listeriosis. There is a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, uterine infection, premature labor, and death of the newborn for women infected with Listeria during pregnancy. […] Early diagnosis and treatment with high doses of antibiotics can prevent infection of the unborn baby and result in the birth of a healthy infant.

• #10

  https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2015/10000/a_closer_look_at_listeriosis.19.aspx

  The incubation period for Listeria ranges from 3 to 70 days, with illness lasting from days to weeks. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include fever, nuchal rigidity, confusion, weakness, and vomiting, which is sometimes preceded by diarrhea. Standard precautions are used while caring for patients with listeriosis. Treatment of listeria infection varies, depending on the severity of the signs and symptoms. Most individuals with mild symptoms require no treatment. For severe illness, I.V. ampicillin, with possible gentamicin for synergy, is administered. No vaccine currently exists to prevent listeriosis. […] Listeria is killed by cooking foods at their recommended temperature, pasteurization, and proper sanitation of food contact surfaces. To prevent listeriosis and other foodborne illnesses, advise patients to thoroughly cook raw meat, poultry, and seafood to a safe internal temperature; store refrigerated and frozen foods at proper temperatures; properly wash and rinse raw vegetables under running tap water before eating; wash hands with soap and water before and after handling foods; eat only pasteurized dairy products; sanitize all food contact surfaces and equipment/utensils immediately after use; keep uncooked meats, poultry, and seafood separate from vegetables, fruits, cooked foods, and ready-to-eat foods; heat hot dogs, cold cuts, and deli meats before eating them; discard food products that have passed their Use By dates.

• #11 Listeria and listeriosis | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/listeria-and-listeriosis

  Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause an illness called listeriosis. […] Listeriosis is caused by eating foods contaminated with listeria, such as unpasteurised dairy products, soft cheeses, raw seafood, cold meats or chicken and unwashed raw vegetables. […] Listeriosis can be treated with antibiotics. […] You should see your doctor if you think you have eaten food contaminated with listeria or if you think you have listeriosis. […] If you are pregnant and have listeriosis, antibiotics can help prevent your unborn baby from becoming infected. […] During pregnancy, listeriosis can cause serious complications such as miscarriage, stillbirth, and infection of your newborn baby, which can be serious. […] If you are at a high risk of developing listeriosis, here’s how you can reduce your risk: Avoid eating high-risk foods. […] Listeriosis can take weeks or even months to develop after you have been exposed to the bacteria.

• #12

  http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/listeria-listeriosis

  Symptoms can include: fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting, headache. Listeriosis can also cause serious illness such as meningitis or blood infection, but these symptoms are relatively uncommon. Serious illness is more common in: Pregnant women and newborns, those with weakened immune systems, older adults or seniors. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth, premature delivery in pregnant women and illness in the newborn. […] Diagnosis is made by finding L. monocytogenes in various body fluids. […] Listeriosis can be treated with antibiotics. If you have symptoms, consult a physician or health care professional. […] People at risk should either avoid the following foods or consider the safer alternatives: Soft cheeses even if they are pasteurized, such as Brie, Camembert, Feta, blue-veined and Mexican style cheese such as queso blanco or queso fresco; Unpasteurized dairy products (e.g. milk and cheese); Deli meats; Hot dogs; Pates; Refrigerated seafood products such as smoked and candied salmon.

• #13 Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Frozen Supplemental Shakes (February 2025) | FDA

  https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-frozen-supplemental-shakes-february-2025

  Symptoms of Listeriosis (Listeria Infection) Symptoms usually start within two weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. Mild symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the more severe form of listeriosis develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. […] If you or your family member have symptoms of listeriosis you should contact your health care provider to report your symptoms and receive care. […] Listeria is most likely to sicken pregnant women and newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems. Other people can be infected with Listeria, but they rarely become seriously ill. […] Call your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of a Listeria infection. […] Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.

• #14 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  Listeriosis is predominantly a foodborne illness, with sporadic and outbreak-related cases tied to consumption of food contaminated with listeria (Listeria monocytogenes). The incidence of listeriosis associated with pregnancy is approximately 13 times higher than in the general population. Maternal infection may present as a nonspecific, flu-like illness with fever, myalgia, backache, and headache, often preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. However, fetal and neonatal infections can be severe, leading to fetal loss, preterm labor, neonatal sepsis, meningitis, and death. Pregnant women have been advised to avoid foods with a high risk of contamination with listeria. […] An exposed pregnant woman with a fever higher than 38.1C (100.6F) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis for whom no other cause of illness is known should be simultaneously tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis.

• #15 Listeria (listeriosis): Symptoms, causes and treatments

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180370

  Pregnant people are 10 times more likely to develop listeriosis than the general population. The incidence of listeriosis during pregnancy is 12 per 100,000, compared with 0.7 per 100,000 in the general population. […] While a gestational parent with a Listeria infection may not show any outward symptoms, an unborn fetus might be severely affected. […] Listeriosis can result in miscarriage or premature birth. There is a possibility that a newborn might live with a life threatening infection in the days and weeks after birth.

• #16 Listeria Monocytogenes (Listeriosis): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/listeria/article.htm

  The major complications of listeriosis include blood infection (septicemia/bacteremia), meningitis and/or encephalitis, brain abscesses, seizures, miscarriage, premature birth, neonatal sepsis (potentially fatal), stillbirth, and death. […] Yes, it’s possible to prevent listeriosis. The CDC recommends the following food safety measures: Thoroughly cook raw food from animal sources, such as beef, pork, or poultry. Wash raw vegetables thoroughly (scrub with a clean produce brush in uncontaminated running water) before eating. Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and from cooked foods and ready-to-eat foods. Avoid unpasteurized (raw) milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk. Wash hands, knives, and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods. Consume perishable and ready-to-eat foods as soon as possible. […] The pregnant woman usually has a good prognosis. However, her fetus or newborn has a good to guarded prognosis, again depending how quickly the mother or newborn is effectively treated.

• #17 Food poisoning during pregnancy | March of Dimes

  https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/food-poisoning-during-pregnancy

  Listeriosis is a kind of food poisoning caused by Listeria bacteria. Each year, 2,500 people in the U.S. get sick with listeriosis, and half (1 out of 2) of those people are pregnant. […] During pregnancy, you can pass the bacteria to your baby. This can cause problems, including: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Preterm labor and preterm birth, Low birthweight, Life-threatening infections in your baby, including bacteria in the blood (called bacteremia) and meningitis. […] Babies infected with listeriosis may have problems after they are born. This can include intellectual disabilities, paralysis, seizures, blindness or problems with the brain, heart or kidneys. […] Pregnant people should not eat homemade soft cheeses and other foods made with unpasteurized milk. […] Many pregnant people who are infected with listeriosis don’t feel sick. For those who do, the signs and symptoms of listeriosis can start a few days after eating food contaminated by Listeria, but they may not happen for up to 2 months.

• #18 Listeria and Pregnancy | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/listeria-and-pregnancy

  Pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get listeriosis than the general population. […] Listeriosis also can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or preterm labor. […] If you think you have eaten food contaminated with Listeria or if you have any of the symptoms of listeriosis, contact your obstetriciangynecologist (ob-gyn) or other health care professional right away. […] Your ob-gyn or other health care professional may give you a blood test to see if you have listeriosis. You may need to take antibiotics to treat the infection and prevent your fetus from becoming infected. […] To help prevent listeriosis, avoid eating the following foods while you are pregnant: Unpasteurized milk and foods made with unpasteurized milk, including soft cheeses […] Hot dogs and luncheon meats, unless they are heated until steaming hot just before serving

• #19 Food poisoning during pregnancy | March of Dimes

  https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/food-poisoning-during-pregnancy

  Listeriosis is a kind of food poisoning caused by Listeria bacteria. Each year, 2,500 people in the U.S. get sick with listeriosis, and half (1 out of 2) of those people are pregnant. […] During pregnancy, you can pass the bacteria to your baby. This can cause problems, including: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Preterm labor and preterm birth, Low birthweight, Life-threatening infections in your baby, including bacteria in the blood (called bacteremia) and meningitis. […] Babies infected with listeriosis may have problems after they are born. This can include intellectual disabilities, paralysis, seizures, blindness or problems with the brain, heart or kidneys. […] Pregnant people should not eat homemade soft cheeses and other foods made with unpasteurized milk. […] Many pregnant people who are infected with listeriosis don’t feel sick. For those who do, the signs and symptoms of listeriosis can start a few days after eating food contaminated by Listeria, but they may not happen for up to 2 months.

• #20 Listeriosis in Pregnancy and Lactation

  https://firstexposure.ca/listeriosis-in-pregnancy-and-lactation/

  Studies have shown that listeriosis in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy increases the chance of stillbirth (loss of a baby before or during delivery). The chance of stillbirth is the highest when listeriosis occurs in the second trimester. Listeriosis is also associated with higher risks of preterm birth (delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy), low birth weight, and caesarean delivery. In addition, it can lead to infection of the uterus and the amniotic fluid (chorioamnionitis), maternal sepsis (infection in the blood), and maternal respiratory distress. […] Listeriosis in pregnancy can increase the risk of neonatal (newborn) death or serious health problems in the newborn and child. Not all newborns exposed to Listeria during pregnancy will have health problems. […] If you are currently nursing and have listeriosis, please speak to your healthcare provider.

• #21 Listeria in Pregnancy – Risks, Treatment & Prevention

  https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-concerns/listeria-during-pregnancy/

  Symptoms of listeriosis may show up 2-30 days after exposure. Symptoms of listeria in pregnant women include mild flu-like symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, fever, nausea, and vomiting. If the infection spreads to the nervous system it can cause a stiff neck, disorientation, or convulsions. Infection can occur at any time during pregnancy, but it is most common during the third trimester when your immune system is somewhat suppressed. Be sure to contact your health care provider if you experience any of these symptoms. A blood test can confirm an infection from listeriosis. […] If you are pregnant and are infected with listeriosis, you are at an increased risk of: Miscarriage, Premature delivery, Infection to the newborn, Death to the newborn (about 22% of cases of perinatal listeriosis result in stillbirth or neonatal death). Early treatment with antibiotics may prevent fetal infection and other severe fetal complications. Not all babies whose mothers are infected will have any problems related to listeriosis.

• #22 Listeria infection (listeriosis) – Mother To Baby | Fact Sheets – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582795/

  Pregnancies affected by or exposed to Listeria can have an increased chance of infection in the uterus, preterm delivery (birth before week 37) or low birth weight (weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2500 grams) at birth. Severe infection can increase the chance of stillbirth. Listeriosis during pregnancy can also increase the chance for serious health problems after birth. Newborn babies infected with Listeria can develop either early-onset or late-onset listeriosis. Early onset listeriosis develops 1-2 days after birth, and the baby often has signs of a serious bacterial infection. Late-onset listeriosis occurs 1-2 weeks after birth and usually includes symptoms of meningitis (a condition that causes areas of swelling around the brain and spinal cord in the baby). If not treated quickly, meningitis can lead to long-term problems for some children. Late-onset listeriosis is most likely related to Listeria present in the mother’s birth canal. Not all babies who are exposed to listeriosis during pregnancy will have problems. […] If you have been diagnosed with listeriosis and are breastfeeding, talk to your healthcare provider or your child’s pediatrician. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about all of your breastfeeding questions.

• #23 Listeriosis in Pregnancy and Lactation

  https://firstexposure.ca/listeriosis-in-pregnancy-and-lactation/

  Studies have shown that listeriosis in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy increases the chance of stillbirth (loss of a baby before or during delivery). The chance of stillbirth is the highest when listeriosis occurs in the second trimester. Listeriosis is also associated with higher risks of preterm birth (delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy), low birth weight, and caesarean delivery. In addition, it can lead to infection of the uterus and the amniotic fluid (chorioamnionitis), maternal sepsis (infection in the blood), and maternal respiratory distress. […] Listeriosis in pregnancy can increase the risk of neonatal (newborn) death or serious health problems in the newborn and child. Not all newborns exposed to Listeria during pregnancy will have health problems. […] If you are currently nursing and have listeriosis, please speak to your healthcare provider.

• #24 Listeria infection – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355275

  Often, healthcare professionals do a blood test to find out if you have a listeria infection. Samples of spinal fluid might need to be tested as well. If you’re pregnant, the fluid that surrounds your baby during pregnancy also might be tested. […] Treatment of listeria infection varies. It depends on how serious the symptoms are. Most people with mild symptoms don’t need treatment. More-serious infections can be treated with medicines that clear up infections caused by bacteria. These are called antibiotics. […] During pregnancy, prompt antibiotic treatment might help keep the infection from affecting the baby. […] If you’ve eaten food that has been recalled because of listeria contamination, be aware of listeria infection symptoms. See a healthcare professional if you have any of the symptoms.

• #25 Listeriosis

  https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/listeriosis

  Listeriosis is an urgent notifiable condition that must be notified immediately to the department by medical practitioners and pathology services. Laboratories are required to notify Listeria monocytogenes isolated from food or water. […] Listeriosis mainly affects certain vulnerable groups. Healthy adults are usually not affected, but may experience transient, mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. […] People in high-risk groups for listeriosis should avoid certain high-risk foods. […] Listeriosis is diagnosed by isolation of L. monocytogenes from blood, cerebrospinal fluid, placenta, meconium, fetal gastrointestinal contents and other normally sterile sites. […] Listeria bacteria are common throughout the environment, including in soil, water and the digestive systems of animals. Unlike many bacteria, they can continue to multiply under refrigeration temperatures.

• #26 What’s New

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Listeriosis.aspx

  Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by consuming foods contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Pregnant women, young infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune symptoms are at greatest risk for severe illness or death. […] Symptoms of Listeria infection may include high fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Listeria infection in pregnant women can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn baby. […] Listeriosis is usually diagnosed through a blood or spinal fluid test. […] Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. […] If a person has eaten food contaminated with Listeria and does not have any symptoms, most experts believe that no tests or treatment are needed. However, pregnant women or people in high risk categories who have eaten foods recalled for Listeria contamination should consult with their health care provider if they develop symptoms within one to two months of eating the product.

• #27 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  If meningitis is suspected, consider doing the following: Blood cultures, Lumbar puncture, Antibiotics, CT scan of the head, non-contrast. […] The antibiotic treatment of choice is intravenous (IV) ampicillin or penicillin G. […] Early recognition is the key to an increased chance of survival. […] Nursing staff need to be fully apprised of the condition, and monitor on all follow-up visits to ensure that there is no regression in the patient’s condition, and will report any concerns to the treating physician promptly. […] Infectious disease specialists should be consulted when managing patients with suspected meningitis or bacteremia secondary to L. monocytogenes infection.

• #28 Listeria infection – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355275

  Your healthcare professional might ask if you’ve recently eaten: Soft cheeses, such as brie, Camembert or feta. Mexican-style cheeses, such as queso blanco or queso fresco. Raw milk or cheeses made of raw milk, also called unpasteurized milk. Processed meats, such as hot dogs or deli meats. Any foods that have been recalled.

• #29 Caring for Patients with Listeriosis | Listeria Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/hcp/clinical-care/index.html

  This page presents a framework for assessment and medical treatment of high-risk people (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who may have been exposed to L. monocytogenes by eating contaminated foods. […] The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued a committee opinion on the Management of Pregnant Women with Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. […] Patient management decisions for asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic people are appropriately made on a case-by-case basis. These decisions should be informed by clinical judgment and the likelihood of exposure of the patient. Consultation with a specialist in infectious disease may be considered. […] Most experts believe that no testing or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis who ate a product recalled because of L.monocytogenes contamination. Such a patient should be instructed to return for medical treatment if he or she develops symptoms of listeriosis within two months after eating the recalled product.

• #30 Health: Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Prevention Division: Listeriosis

  https://www.in.gov/health/idepd/diseases-and-conditions-resource-page/listeriosis/

  The risk of invasive listeriosis after exposure to L. monocytogenes is very low; although exposure is common, disease is rare. It was the consensus of an expert panel that no testing or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis who ate a product recalled because of L. monocytogenes contamination. Patient management decisions for asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic persons are appropriately made on a case-by-case basis, informed by clinical judgment and the likelihood of exposure of the patient. […] Although the guidance document suggests stool culture as an option, it is important to note that stool testing for Listeria has not been evaluated as a screening tool for listeriosis and, in general, is not recommended for the diagnosis of listeriosis.

• #31 Caring for Patients with Listeriosis | Listeria Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/hcp/clinical-care/index.html

  An exposed person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis with fever (100.6 F, 38.1 C) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis, for whom no other cause of illness is known, should be tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis. […] Most experts believe that no testing or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis who ate a product recalled because of L. monocytogenes contamination and experienced symptoms that have resolved. Any such patient should be instructed to return for medical care if they develop symptoms of listeriosis within 2 months after eating the recalled product.

• #32 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  An exposed pregnant woman with a fever higher than 38.1C (100.6F) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis for whom no other cause of illness is known should be simultaneously tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis. […] Diagnosis is made primarily by blood culture. […] The antimicrobial regimen of choice for treatment of listeriosis is high-dose intravenous ampicillin (at least 6 g/day) for nonallergic patients for at least 14 days. […] Women who are allergic to penicillin, ampicillin, or both present a clinical conundrum; trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole is the generally recommended alternative to ampicillin. […] Initiating a program of fetal surveillance seems prudent for women in whom listeriosis is diagnosed or strongly suspected because of exposure and fever with or without other symptoms. […] Management recommendations for cases of known or suspected listeria exposure during pregnancy, such as those associated with an outbreak or product recall, are summarized.

• #33 Listeriosis in Pregnancy and Lactation

  https://firstexposure.ca/listeriosis-in-pregnancy-and-lactation/

  Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Early treatment is associated with improved outcomes. Therefore prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. […] Pregnant individuals suspecting they were exposed to Listeria and are experiencing symptoms, within 2-3 months of exposure, should contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible. […] It is generally not recommended to test or treat for listeriosis if asymptomatic. Symptoms can present 2-3 months after ingestion if symptoms develop during this time, one should then be assessed and treated. […] Blood cultures should be taken, and then intravenous ampicillin should be started. The pregnancy and the fetus should be closely monitored. […] For further guidance on management of listeriosis in pregnancy, please see Listeriosis in pregnancy.

• #34 Treatment of listeriosis (Listeria) – Canada.ca

  https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/listeriosis/treatment-listeriosis.html

  Listeriosis can be treated with antibiotics. Getting diagnosed early can improve the success of your treatment, especially if your risk of severe illness is high. […] If you have symptoms of listeriosis, contact your health care provider who can test you for listeriosis. This is especially important if you are in an at-risk group for developing severe illness. […] Listeriosis is diagnosed through laboratory testing.

• #35 Listeria infection – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/listeria-infection/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355275

  Often, healthcare professionals do a blood test to find out if you have a listeria infection. Samples of spinal fluid might need to be tested as well. If you’re pregnant, the fluid that surrounds your baby during pregnancy also might be tested. […] Treatment of listeria infection varies. It depends on how serious the symptoms are. Most people with mild symptoms don’t need treatment. More-serious infections can be treated with medicines that clear up infections caused by bacteria. These are called antibiotics. […] During pregnancy, prompt antibiotic treatment might help keep the infection from affecting the baby. […] If you’ve eaten food that has been recalled because of listeria contamination, be aware of listeria infection symptoms. See a healthcare professional if you have any of the symptoms.

• #36 Listeria Monocytogenes Infection (Listeriosis) Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/220684-treatment

  Intravenous antibiotics must be started immediately when the diagnosis is suspected or confirmed. […] Consultation with an infectious disease specialist or an epidemiologist is important when epidemic listeriosis is suspected. […] The following measures can be used to prevent listeriosis: Cook all raw food thoroughly. Wash raw vegetables. Avoid consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk or milk products. Wash hands, knives, and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods. Pregnant or immunocompromised patients should avoid soft cheeses (eg, feta, Brie, Camembert, bleu). Cream cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese are allowed. Reheat leftover or ready-to-eat foods (eg, hot dogs) until steaming hot. Avoid delicatessen foods unless they are thoroughly reheated. Cook food to a safe internal temperature.

• #37 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  An exposed pregnant woman with a fever higher than 38.1C (100.6F) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis for whom no other cause of illness is known should be simultaneously tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis. […] Diagnosis is made primarily by blood culture. […] The antimicrobial regimen of choice for treatment of listeriosis is high-dose intravenous ampicillin (at least 6 g/day) for nonallergic patients for at least 14 days. […] Women who are allergic to penicillin, ampicillin, or both present a clinical conundrum; trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole is the generally recommended alternative to ampicillin. […] Initiating a program of fetal surveillance seems prudent for women in whom listeriosis is diagnosed or strongly suspected because of exposure and fever with or without other symptoms. […] Management recommendations for cases of known or suspected listeria exposure during pregnancy, such as those associated with an outbreak or product recall, are summarized.

• #38 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  An exposed pregnant woman with a fever higher than 38.1C (100.6F) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis for whom no other cause of illness is known should be simultaneously tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis. […] Diagnosis is made primarily by blood culture. […] The antimicrobial regimen of choice for treatment of listeriosis is high-dose intravenous ampicillin (at least 6 g/day) for nonallergic patients for at least 14 days. […] Women who are allergic to penicillin, ampicillin, or both present a clinical conundrum; trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole is the generally recommended alternative to ampicillin. […] Initiating a program of fetal surveillance seems prudent for women in whom listeriosis is diagnosed or strongly suspected because of exposure and fever with or without other symptoms. […] Management recommendations for cases of known or suspected listeria exposure during pregnancy, such as those associated with an outbreak or product recall, are summarized.

• #39 Listeria (Listeriosis): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/infections-and-contagious-diseases/listeria

  Listeriosis is a foodborne infection. The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes causes it. Older adults, newborns, pregnant people, and those with a weakened immune system are at the highest risk. People who are otherwise healthy do not generally get a Listeria infection. […] Treatment involves IV antibiotics, that is, antibiotics administered through a vein. […] Treating listeriosis requires IV antibiotics. The antibiotic of choice is ampicillin or penicillin G. For people with severe penicillin allergies, Bactrim (trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole) is an option. […] Immunodeficiency, older age, pregnancy, and being a newborn increase the risk of listeriosis. The illness has a high mortality rate and can cause serious pregnancy complications. Treatment involves IV antibiotics and supportive care.

• #40 Listeriosis (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment)

  https://patient.info/doctor/listeriosis

  Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems (including those treated with oral corticosteroids) are more susceptible to listeriosis. […] Most cases of non-invasive listeriosis in healthy adults and older children only require symptomatic treatment – eg, treatment for gastroenteritis. […] Amoxicillin and ampicillin are used to treat more severe infection and infection in pregnant women. […] Whenever listeriosis is a clinical possibility – eg, acute pyogenic meningitis, and the organism is unknown – intravenous amoxicillin/ampicillin should always be part of the regimen. […] Gentamicin should be avoided in pregnancy and amoxicillin/ampicillin is then used alone. […] Pregnant women should avoid contact with wild and domestic animals. […] Pregnant women should avoid consumption of soft cheeses, delicatessen meats, pts, spreads, refrigerated smoked seafood and salad bar cold salads. […] Food should always be adequately cooked or thoroughly reheated.

• #41 Listeriosis | Temple Health

  https://www.templehealth.org/services/conditions/listeriosis

  A foodborne bacterial infection, listeriosis is normally spread by eating deli meats that have not been processed properly or by consuming unpasteurized milk, cheese or other dairy products. […] Though it rarely causes complications for healthy people, listeriosis can be fatal for those with weak immune systems, including unborn and newborn babies. […] While pregnant women can pass listeriosis on to their unborn babies, it is usually contracted when food or drink contaminated with listeria monocytogenes is consumed. […] For most cases of listeriosis, symptoms are mild enough to require no treatment, as the bodys immune system fights off the infection without assistance. […] For more serious infections, treatment is: Antibiotics Over the course of treatment, the antibiotic rids the body of infection, allowing a return to full health. […] Pregnant women with listeriosis ought to be particularly careful to receive treatment quickly, as this ensures the best chance at preventing a miscarriage or keeping their unborn babies from becoming infected.

• #42 Listeria Monocytogenes (Listeriosis): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/listeria/article.htm

  Listeriosis is an infection caused by a rod-shaped gram stain-positive motile bacterium named Listeria monocytogenes. The foodborne illness produces fever, muscle aches, and, in many people, diarrhea. Severe infections can cause headaches, meningitis, convulsions, and death. Most healthy people exposed to the bacteria have minor or no symptoms, but a few people, especially the elderly, pregnant females and their fetus, newborns, and anyone with a compromised immune system are especially susceptible to these organisms. […] The majority of people with Listeria infections spontaneously clear the infection in about seven days. However, those patients at increased risk, especially pregnant women, usually require immediate IV antibiotic treatment to prevent, halt, or slow the development of more severe disease. For example, early effective antibiotic treatment of pregnant females may be lifesaving for the fetus.

• #43 Listeriosis | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.listeriosis.ug2074

  Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium. In pregnant women, the infection can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, serious infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth. […] If you are pregnant and get listeriosis, antibiotics can often prevent infection of the fetus or newborn. Babies who have listeriosis receive the same antibiotics as adults, although a combination of antibiotics is often used until your doctor is certain the cause is listeriosis. […] You can prevent listeriosis by practicing safe food handling. […] If you are pregnant: Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats, unless they are reheated until steaming hot. Do not eat soft cheeses unless the label states they are made from pasteurized milk. Common cheeses typically made with unpasteurized milksuch as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheeses, and queso blancocan cause listeriosis. You can have hard cheeses and semisoft cheeses such as mozzarella along with pasteurized processed cheese slices and spreads, cream cheese, and cottage cheese.

• #44 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  An exposed pregnant woman with a fever higher than 38.1C (100.6F) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis for whom no other cause of illness is known should be simultaneously tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis. […] Diagnosis is made primarily by blood culture. […] The antimicrobial regimen of choice for treatment of listeriosis is high-dose intravenous ampicillin (at least 6 g/day) for nonallergic patients for at least 14 days. […] Women who are allergic to penicillin, ampicillin, or both present a clinical conundrum; trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole is the generally recommended alternative to ampicillin. […] Initiating a program of fetal surveillance seems prudent for women in whom listeriosis is diagnosed or strongly suspected because of exposure and fever with or without other symptoms. […] Management recommendations for cases of known or suspected listeria exposure during pregnancy, such as those associated with an outbreak or product recall, are summarized.

• #45 Listeriosis in Pregnancy and Lactation

  https://firstexposure.ca/listeriosis-in-pregnancy-and-lactation/

  Listeriosis in pregnancy can lead to serious adverse maternal, pregnancy and neonatal (newborn) outcomes. Early treatment is associated with improved outcomes. Therefore prevention, early recognition, and treatment are important. […] Pregnant individuals suspecting they were exposed to Listeria and are experiencing symptoms, within 2-3 months of exposure, should contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible. […] It is generally not recommended to test or treat for listeriosis if asymptomatic. Symptoms can present 2-3 months after ingestion if symptoms develop during this time, one should then be assessed and treated. […] Blood cultures should be taken, and then intravenous ampicillin should be started. The pregnancy and the fetus should be closely monitored. […] For further guidance on management of listeriosis in pregnancy, please see Listeriosis in pregnancy.

• #46 Listeriosis – Legacy Pediatrics

  https://legacypediatrics.com/child-health-library/healthwise?DOCHWID=ug2074

  Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium. In pregnant women, the infection can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, serious infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth. […] Listeriosis affects mainly pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and adults with impaired immune systems. Healthy adults and children sometimes are infected with L. monocytogenes, but they rarely become seriously ill. […] If you are pregnant and get listeriosis, antibiotics can often prevent infection of the fetus or newborn. Babies who have listeriosis receive the same antibiotics as adults, although a combination of antibiotics is often used until your doctor is certain the cause is listeriosis. […] You can prevent listeriosis by practicing safe food handling.

• #47 Listeria Infection Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Prevention

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/965841-treatment

  Care of a newborn with Listeria infection includes antibiotics as well as careful monitoring of the patient’s temperature, respiratory system, fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition, and cardiovascular support. Critically ill newborns are best treated in a neonatal ICU. […] Consultations with neonatologists or pediatric infectious diseases specialists may be useful when caring for newborns.

• #48 Listeria Infection Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Prevention

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/965841-treatment

  Care of a newborn with Listeria infection includes antibiotics as well as careful monitoring of the patient’s temperature, respiratory system, fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition, and cardiovascular support. Critically ill newborns are best treated in a neonatal ICU. […] Consultations with neonatologists or pediatric infectious diseases specialists may be useful when caring for newborns.

• #49 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  If meningitis is suspected, consider doing the following: Blood cultures, Lumbar puncture, Antibiotics, CT scan of the head, non-contrast. […] The antibiotic treatment of choice is intravenous (IV) ampicillin or penicillin G. […] Early recognition is the key to an increased chance of survival. […] Nursing staff need to be fully apprised of the condition, and monitor on all follow-up visits to ensure that there is no regression in the patient’s condition, and will report any concerns to the treating physician promptly. […] Infectious disease specialists should be consulted when managing patients with suspected meningitis or bacteremia secondary to L. monocytogenes infection.

• #50 Listeria (listeriosis): Symptoms, causes and treatments

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/180370

  Listeriosis is a foodborne infection caused by Listeria bacteria. It can be symptomless, but flu-like symptoms can occur. If listeriosis reaches the nervous system, it can be life-threatening. […] Listeriosis, also called Listeria, can have serious consequences for pregnant people, newborns, the elderly, and anyone with a weakened immune system. […] For more serious cases of listeriosis, antibiotics are the most common treatment choice; ampicillin can be used alone or in conjunction with another antibiotic (often gentamicin). […] If septicemia or meningitis occur, the individual will be given intravenous antibiotics and require up to 6 weeks of care and treatment. […] Although listeriosis is rare, there are a number of ways to further reduce the chances of becoming infected; these precautions are especially important during pregnancy:

• #51 Can I Get Help From An Urgent Care If I Have Listeria? – AFC Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic of East TN

  https://www.afcurgentcaretn.com/can-i-get-help-from-an-urgent-care-if-i-have-listeria/

  Worried about your deli meat? Discover the risks of listeria and how to stay safe. Visit urgent care near you for treatment and care. […] The recent listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats has highlighted the critical role of AFC as a public health provider in preventing and responding to foodborne illness outbreaks. Our urgent care center, with a team of accessible and community-based healthcare providers, plays a vital role in fighting listeria outbreaks by providing prompt diagnosis, treatment, and public health education. […] When a listeria outbreak occurs, urgent care centers are often the first point of contact for individuals experiencing symptoms. By offering rapid diagnosis and treatment, urgent care providers can help prevent the spread of infection and reduce the severity of illness.

• #52 Listeria Monocytogenes Infection (Listeriosis) Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/220684-treatment

  Intravenous antibiotics must be started immediately when the diagnosis is suspected or confirmed. […] Consultation with an infectious disease specialist or an epidemiologist is important when epidemic listeriosis is suspected. […] The following measures can be used to prevent listeriosis: Cook all raw food thoroughly. Wash raw vegetables. Avoid consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk or milk products. Wash hands, knives, and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods. Pregnant or immunocompromised patients should avoid soft cheeses (eg, feta, Brie, Camembert, bleu). Cream cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese are allowed. Reheat leftover or ready-to-eat foods (eg, hot dogs) until steaming hot. Avoid delicatessen foods unless they are thoroughly reheated. Cook food to a safe internal temperature.

• #53 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  If meningitis is suspected, consider doing the following: Blood cultures, Lumbar puncture, Antibiotics, CT scan of the head, non-contrast. […] The antibiotic treatment of choice is intravenous (IV) ampicillin or penicillin G. […] Early recognition is the key to an increased chance of survival. […] Nursing staff need to be fully apprised of the condition, and monitor on all follow-up visits to ensure that there is no regression in the patient’s condition, and will report any concerns to the treating physician promptly. […] Infectious disease specialists should be consulted when managing patients with suspected meningitis or bacteremia secondary to L. monocytogenes infection.

• #54 Caring for Patients with Listeriosis | Listeria Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/hcp/clinical-care/index.html

  This page presents a framework for assessment and medical treatment of high-risk people (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who may have been exposed to L. monocytogenes by eating contaminated foods. […] The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued a committee opinion on the Management of Pregnant Women with Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. […] Patient management decisions for asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic people are appropriately made on a case-by-case basis. These decisions should be informed by clinical judgment and the likelihood of exposure of the patient. Consultation with a specialist in infectious disease may be considered. […] Most experts believe that no testing or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis who ate a product recalled because of L.monocytogenes contamination. Such a patient should be instructed to return for medical treatment if he or she develops symptoms of listeriosis within two months after eating the recalled product.

• #55

  https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2015/10000/a_closer_look_at_listeriosis.19.aspx

  The incubation period for Listeria ranges from 3 to 70 days, with illness lasting from days to weeks. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include fever, nuchal rigidity, confusion, weakness, and vomiting, which is sometimes preceded by diarrhea. Standard precautions are used while caring for patients with listeriosis. Treatment of listeria infection varies, depending on the severity of the signs and symptoms. Most individuals with mild symptoms require no treatment. For severe illness, I.V. ampicillin, with possible gentamicin for synergy, is administered. No vaccine currently exists to prevent listeriosis. […] Listeria is killed by cooking foods at their recommended temperature, pasteurization, and proper sanitation of food contact surfaces. To prevent listeriosis and other foodborne illnesses, advise patients to thoroughly cook raw meat, poultry, and seafood to a safe internal temperature; store refrigerated and frozen foods at proper temperatures; properly wash and rinse raw vegetables under running tap water before eating; wash hands with soap and water before and after handling foods; eat only pasteurized dairy products; sanitize all food contact surfaces and equipment/utensils immediately after use; keep uncooked meats, poultry, and seafood separate from vegetables, fruits, cooked foods, and ready-to-eat foods; heat hot dogs, cold cuts, and deli meats before eating them; discard food products that have passed their Use By dates.

• #56

  https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2015/10000/a_closer_look_at_listeriosis.19.aspx

  The incubation period for Listeria ranges from 3 to 70 days, with illness lasting from days to weeks. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include fever, nuchal rigidity, confusion, weakness, and vomiting, which is sometimes preceded by diarrhea. Standard precautions are used while caring for patients with listeriosis. Treatment of listeria infection varies, depending on the severity of the signs and symptoms. Most individuals with mild symptoms require no treatment. For severe illness, I.V. ampicillin, with possible gentamicin for synergy, is administered. No vaccine currently exists to prevent listeriosis. […] Listeria is killed by cooking foods at their recommended temperature, pasteurization, and proper sanitation of food contact surfaces. To prevent listeriosis and other foodborne illnesses, advise patients to thoroughly cook raw meat, poultry, and seafood to a safe internal temperature; store refrigerated and frozen foods at proper temperatures; properly wash and rinse raw vegetables under running tap water before eating; wash hands with soap and water before and after handling foods; eat only pasteurized dairy products; sanitize all food contact surfaces and equipment/utensils immediately after use; keep uncooked meats, poultry, and seafood separate from vegetables, fruits, cooked foods, and ready-to-eat foods; heat hot dogs, cold cuts, and deli meats before eating them; discard food products that have passed their Use By dates.

• #57 Can I Get Help From An Urgent Care If I Have Listeria? – AFC Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic of East TN

  https://www.afcurgentcaretn.com/can-i-get-help-from-an-urgent-care-if-i-have-listeria/

  Urgent care centers can also provide supportive care, such as fluid management and pain relief, to help patients recover from listeriosis. […] Our urgent care center can play a crucial role in raising public awareness about the risks of listeria and promoting safe food handling practices. By educating patients and the community about the symptoms of listeriosis, prevention measures, and the importance of seeking medical attention, we can help prevent future outbreaks. […] Urgent care is an essential component of the healthcare system and plays a vital role in fighting listeria outbreaks. By providing rapid diagnosis, treatment, and public health education, our center can help protect public health and prevent the spread of this serious illness.

• #58 Search our Website

  https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/DiseaseInformation/FactSheetsIL/Listeriosis.aspx

  Listeriosis can be spread by eating food or drinks contaminated with the Listeria bacteria. […] Consulting your physician or health care provider is recommended. Make sure to share your full medical history with your health care provider. […] If you are infected with Listeria, and you provide services to others, particularly seniors or children, you should not go to work while you are having symptoms. Your employer will determine when it is safe for you to return to work. […] Those who are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill from Listeria include: Unborn children, Pregnant women, Newborns, Persons with weakened immune systems, Persons with cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease, Persons with AIDS, The elderly. […] Soft cheeses may support the growth of Listeria during ripening. Avoid soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, Feta, blue-veined cheeses, or Mexican style cheeses such as Queso blanco, Queso fresco and Panela; unless they have labels that clearly state they are made from pasteurized milk.

• #59 Caring for Patients with Listeriosis | Listeria Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/hcp/clinical-care/index.html

  An exposed person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis with fever (100.6 F, 38.1 C) and signs and symptoms consistent with listeriosis, for whom no other cause of illness is known, should be tested and treated for presumptive listeriosis. […] Most experts believe that no testing or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic person with elevated risk of invasive listeriosis who ate a product recalled because of L. monocytogenes contamination and experienced symptoms that have resolved. Any such patient should be instructed to return for medical care if they develop symptoms of listeriosis within 2 months after eating the recalled product.

• #60 Management of Pregnant Women With Presumptive Exposure to Listeria monocytogenes | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2014/12/management-of-pregnant-women-with-presumptive-exposure-to-listeria-monocytogenes

  No testing, including blood and stool cultures, or treatment is indicated for an asymptomatic pregnant woman who reports consumption of a product that was recalled or implicated during an outbreak of listeria contamination. […] A pregnant woman who ate a product that was recalled because of listeria contamination and who is afebrile but has signs and symptoms consistent with a minor gastrointestinal or flu-like illness can be managed expectantly. […] In the United States, efforts have been aimed at the prevention of listeriosis, including reducing listeria contamination of ready-to-eat foods, such as processed meats; proper food preparation and storage; and general food safety, hygiene, and sanitation. […] The following recommendations provide guidance for the management of pregnant women with presumptive exposure to listeria in three clinical scenarios: women who are 1) asymptomatic, 2) mildly symptomatic but afebrile, and 3) febrile with or without other symptoms of listeriosis.

• #61 Listeria Monocytogenes Infection (Listeriosis) Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/220684-treatment

  Intravenous antibiotics must be started immediately when the diagnosis is suspected or confirmed. […] Consultation with an infectious disease specialist or an epidemiologist is important when epidemic listeriosis is suspected. […] The following measures can be used to prevent listeriosis: Cook all raw food thoroughly. Wash raw vegetables. Avoid consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk or milk products. Wash hands, knives, and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods. Pregnant or immunocompromised patients should avoid soft cheeses (eg, feta, Brie, Camembert, bleu). Cream cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese are allowed. Reheat leftover or ready-to-eat foods (eg, hot dogs) until steaming hot. Avoid delicatessen foods unless they are thoroughly reheated. Cook food to a safe internal temperature.

• #62 Listeria infection (listeriosis) – Mother To Baby | Fact Sheets – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582795/

  To lower the chance of getting and spreading listeriosis and other food-borne illness in all people: Do not drink unpasteurized milk (also called raw milk) or eat any foods made with unpasteurized milk, including yogurt and ice cream. Thoroughly cook raw foods from animal sources. Heat foods to steaming (at least 165F / 74C) to kill the bacteria. Wash raw vegetables and fruit, even if you plan to peel them (remove skin). Separate uncooked meats from cooked meats and vegetables, especially with cutting boards to avoid cross-contamination. Wash your hands, cutting boards, knives, counters, and sinks well after contact with uncooked foods with a new towel or paper towel. Consume ready-to-eat foods as soon as possible. Avoid the Danger Zone (temperatures within 40F and 140F) when storing foods. Do not leave food out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours. Keep your refrigerator at or below 40F / 4C. Clean your refrigerator regularly.

• #63

  http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/listeria-listeriosis

  You can reduce the risk of listeriosis by following good food handling practices: Cook raw foods of animal origin well (e.g. meat, seafood); Wash raw vegetables before eating; Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and other ready-to-eat foods; Avoid unpasteurized milk and cheese and juice; Wash hands, knives and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods; Listeria may grow slowly even at refrigeration temperatures, so people at risk should not keep food in the refrigerator for more than 7 days.

• #64 Listeriosis

  https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/listeriosis

  The following foods are considered high-risk for Listeria and should be avoided by at-risk people, including pregnant women: raw fruit, vegetables, and herbs where washing procedures are unknown, including raw vegetable and herb garnishes; ready-to-eat seafood that will not be further cooked including smoked seafood (such as fish, mussels, and oysters), raw seafood (such as sashimi, sushi and oysters), and cooked/chilled seafood (such as peeled prawns); pre-prepared, pre-cut, or pre-packaged fruits and vegetables including those available from greengrocers, supermarkets, buffets, salad bars and sandwich bars; drinks made from fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables where washing procedures are unknown, such as juices and smoothies (excluding pasteurised or canned juices); cold meat products eaten without further cooking or heating, as commonly found in delis, sandwich shops, or pre-packaged in supermarkets such as pate, ham, salami, processed/fermented meat products, and cold pre-cooked chicken; unpasteurised milk or foods made from unpasteurised milk; soft-serve ice-creams; soft cheeses such as brie, camembert, ricotta, blue-vein, and feta; refrigerated ready to eat dips such as hummus, pesto, guacamole, and tahini; raw or lightly cooked sprouts including green sprouts like alfalfa, and bean sprouts; sandwiches containing any of the high-risk ingredients mentioned above; ready-to-eat foods including leftover meats, which have been refrigerated for more than one day and will not be further reheated/cooked. […] When you handle and prepare food, you should take care to wash and dry your hands well before preparing food, and between handling raw food and ready-to-eat foods.

• #65 Food poisoning – listeria infection | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-poisoning-listeria

  The following foods are considered high-risk for Listeria and should be avoided by at-risk people, including pregnant women: raw fruit, vegetables and herbs where washing procedures are unknown, including raw vegetable and herb garnishes, ready-to-eat seafood that will not be further cooked including smoked seafood (such as fish, mussels, and oysters), raw seafood (such as sashimi, sushi and oysters) and cooked/chilled seafood (such as peeled prawns), pre-prepared, pre-cut, or pre-packaged fruits and vegetables including those available from greengrocers, supermarkets, buffets, salad bars and sandwich bars, drinks made from fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables where washing procedures are unknown, such as juices and smoothies (excluding pasteurised or canned juices), cold meat products eaten without further cooking or heating, as commonly found in delis, sandwich shops or pre-packaged in supermarkets such as pate, ham, salami, processed/fermented meat products, and cold pre-cooked chicken, unpasteurised milk or foods made from unpasteurised milk, soft-serve ice-creams, soft cheeses such as brie, camembert, ricotta, blue-vein, and feta, refrigerated ready to eat dips such as hummus, pesto, guacamole and tahini, raw or lightly cooked sprouts including green sprouts like alfalfa and bean sprouts, sandwiches containing any of the high-risk ingredients mentioned above, ready-to-eat foods including leftover meats, which have been refrigerated for more than one day and will not be further reheated/cooked.

• #66 Listeria infection (listeriosis) – Mother To Baby | Fact Sheets – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582795/

  People who are pregnant should take extra precautions to lower the chance of getting listeriosis: Do not eat soft cheeses (such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheeses, and Mexican-style cheeses such as queso blanco, queso fresco and Panela) unless they have labels stating that they are made from pasteurized milk. Note: some Mexican-style cheeses made from pasteurized milk have been a source of Listeria infections, possibly due to the cheese making process. Reheat any leftovers, ready-to-eat foods, hot dogs, cold cuts, deli meat, frozen vegetables, and frozen prepared foods to steaming (at least 165F / 74C). Prevent getting the juice of deli meats and hot dogs on other foods and surfaces. Wash your hands well after handling deli meats and hot dogs. Do not eat refrigerated hummus, pt, meat spreads or refrigerated smoked seafood, unless it is an ingredient in a fully cooked dish (like a casserole). Avoid ready-to-eat salads.

• #67

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ug2074

  An otherwise healthy person who is not pregnant typically does not need treatment. Symptoms will usually go away within a few weeks. […] You can prevent listeriosis by practicing safe food handling. […] If you are pregnant: […] Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats, unless they are reheated until steaming hot. […] Do not eat soft or semi-soft cheeses, or any blue-veined cheeses (even if pasteurized) unless they are cooked. Examples of soft or semi-soft cheese are havarti, brie, mozzarella, feta, camembert, and mexican-style cheeses (such as queso fresco and queso blanco). Safe choices in pregnancy include hard and firm cheeses (such as parmesan, romano, cheddar, swiss or colby), processed cheese slices and spreads, cream cheese and cottage cheese made from pasteurized milk.

• #68

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ug2074

  Do not eat refrigerated pt or meat spreads. But you can eat these foods if they are canned. […] Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood unless it is an ingredient in a cooked dish such as a casserole. Examples of refrigerated smoked seafood include salmon, trout, whitefish, cod, tuna, and mackerel. You may eat canned fish such as salmon and tuna or shelf-stable smoked seafood. […] Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk or eat foods that contain unpasteurized milk. […] Avoid eating salads made in a store, such as ham, chicken, egg, tuna, or seafood salads.

• #69 Listeria in Pregnancy – Risks, Treatment & Prevention

  https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-concerns/listeria-during-pregnancy/

  Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics during pregnancy. These antibiotics, in most cases, will prevent infection to the fetus and newborn. These same antibiotics are also given to newborns with listeriosis. […] Following these guidelines can greatly reduce your chances of contracting listeria in pregnancy: Eat hard cheeses instead of soft cheeses: The CDC has recommended that pregnant women avoid soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheeses and Mexican style cheeses such as queso fresco, queso blanco, and panela that do not state they are pasteurized. Hard cheeses such as cheddar and semi-soft cheeses such as mozzarella are safe to consume. Pasteurized processed cheese slices and spreads such as cream cheese and cottage cheese can also be safely consumed. The most important thing to do is to read the labels! Be cautious when eating hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats unless they are properly reheated to steaming (or 160 degrees F.): Eating out at certain restaurants that provide deli meat sandwiches is not recommended for pregnant women since they do not reheat their deli meats. Restaurants such as Subway recommends that pregnant women eat the following non-luncheon meat items such as meatball, steak and cheese, roasted chicken, and tuna (limit 2 servings a week). Do not eat refrigerated pates or meat spreads. Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood unless it is contained in a cooked dish, such as a casserole.

• #70 Listeria in Pregnancy – Risks, Treatment & Prevention

  https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-concerns/listeria-during-pregnancy/

  Practice safe food handling: Wash all fruits and vegetables, Keep everything clean including your hands and preparation surfaces, Keep your refrigerator thermometer at 40 degrees or below, Clean your refrigerator often, Avoid cross-contamination between raw and uncooked foods (this includes hot dog juices), Cook foods at proper temperatures (use food thermometers) and reheat all foods until they are steaming hot (or 160 F). […] For more information on food safety and prevention of food-borne illnesses such as listeria you can contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Food-borne Illness Line (24 hr recorded information) 1-888-232-3228 https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/ U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition 1-888-SAFEFOOD https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofFoods/CFSAN/

• #71 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  If meningitis is suspected, consider doing the following: Blood cultures, Lumbar puncture, Antibiotics, CT scan of the head, non-contrast. […] The antibiotic treatment of choice is intravenous (IV) ampicillin or penicillin G. […] Early recognition is the key to an increased chance of survival. […] Nursing staff need to be fully apprised of the condition, and monitor on all follow-up visits to ensure that there is no regression in the patient’s condition, and will report any concerns to the treating physician promptly. […] Infectious disease specialists should be consulted when managing patients with suspected meningitis or bacteremia secondary to L. monocytogenes infection.

• #72

  https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2015/10000/a_closer_look_at_listeriosis.19.aspx

  RECENT REPORTS OF Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination in ice cream and other food products have renewed interest in protecting the food supply and safeguarding the public against this life-threatening pathogen. Listeriosis occurs when a person consumes food or liquids contaminated with Listeria. Every year in the United States, more than 1,600 people become ill with listeriosis, with 1,400 related hospitalizations. Listeriosis is the third leading cause of death from food poisoning, resulting in 250 annual deaths. […] Older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for becoming ill from listeriosis. Approximately 58% of Listeria infections affect adults age 65 and older. This age group is four times more likely than the general public to become infected. About 14% of Listeria infections occur during pregnancy, which can result in premature delivery, miscarriage, stillbirth, and additional health problems for the neonate. Pregnant women are about 10 times more likely than the general population to become ill from listeriosis. Individuals at high risk for contracting listeriosis due to immunocompromise include those who have cancer, liver, or kidney disease; diabetes; alcoholism; and HIV/AIDS, as well as those being treated with steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation.

• #73

  https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2015/10000/a_closer_look_at_listeriosis.19.aspx

  The incubation period for Listeria ranges from 3 to 70 days, with illness lasting from days to weeks. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include fever, nuchal rigidity, confusion, weakness, and vomiting, which is sometimes preceded by diarrhea. Standard precautions are used while caring for patients with listeriosis. Treatment of listeria infection varies, depending on the severity of the signs and symptoms. Most individuals with mild symptoms require no treatment. For severe illness, I.V. ampicillin, with possible gentamicin for synergy, is administered. No vaccine currently exists to prevent listeriosis. […] Listeria is killed by cooking foods at their recommended temperature, pasteurization, and proper sanitation of food contact surfaces. To prevent listeriosis and other foodborne illnesses, advise patients to thoroughly cook raw meat, poultry, and seafood to a safe internal temperature; store refrigerated and frozen foods at proper temperatures; properly wash and rinse raw vegetables under running tap water before eating; wash hands with soap and water before and after handling foods; eat only pasteurized dairy products; sanitize all food contact surfaces and equipment/utensils immediately after use; keep uncooked meats, poultry, and seafood separate from vegetables, fruits, cooked foods, and ready-to-eat foods; heat hot dogs, cold cuts, and deli meats before eating them; discard food products that have passed their Use By dates.

• #74 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  If meningitis is suspected, consider doing the following: Blood cultures, Lumbar puncture, Antibiotics, CT scan of the head, non-contrast. […] The antibiotic treatment of choice is intravenous (IV) ampicillin or penicillin G. […] Early recognition is the key to an increased chance of survival. […] Nursing staff need to be fully apprised of the condition, and monitor on all follow-up visits to ensure that there is no regression in the patient’s condition, and will report any concerns to the treating physician promptly. […] Infectious disease specialists should be consulted when managing patients with suspected meningitis or bacteremia secondary to L. monocytogenes infection.

• #75 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  If meningitis is suspected, consider doing the following: Blood cultures, Lumbar puncture, Antibiotics, CT scan of the head, non-contrast. […] The antibiotic treatment of choice is intravenous (IV) ampicillin or penicillin G. […] Early recognition is the key to an increased chance of survival. […] Nursing staff need to be fully apprised of the condition, and monitor on all follow-up visits to ensure that there is no regression in the patient’s condition, and will report any concerns to the treating physician promptly. […] Infectious disease specialists should be consulted when managing patients with suspected meningitis or bacteremia secondary to L. monocytogenes infection.

• #76 How Doctors Treat Listeria Infection

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/listeria/treatment/

  In either case, if the diagnostic test comes back positive for a listeria infection, a course of intravenous (IV) antibiotics using the drugs ampicillin (Omnipen) and gentamicin (Garamycin) might be required for severe, invasive listeria infections (bloodstream, central nervous system, vascular, bone, or joint). […] If a pregnant woman has a fever coupled with other listeriosis symptoms, her doctor will likely start her on a course of intravenous antibiotics while ordering blood or placenta testing to check for the infection. […] Patients treated early for listeriosis and who don’t develop sepsis, meningitis, or any of the infections more serious systemic complications tend to recover quickly and completely; usually within a matter of weeks. […] However, recovery time for more serious listeria infections can vary, and roughly 15 percent of patients with invasive listeriosis die. […] If people especially those at high risk are careful about what they eat and quick to notify their doctor of symptoms they do experience, they have a good chance of knocking out the infection before it can invade their blood and cause more serious health problems.

• #77 FSA guidance on reducing Listeriosis in health and social care settings

  https://www.thermofisher.com/blog/food/fsa-guidance-on-reducing-listeriosis-in-health-and-social-care-settings/

  Guidance on Listeria risks in hospital foodListeria monocytogenes infection is particularly hard on vulnerable populations including those with lowered immune system, the elderly, and pregnant women. […] To help reduce the risk of contracting listeriosis particularly in vulnerable populations, The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a guide helpful for healthcare and social care organizations that serve chilled ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. […] Personal hygiene practices, for example wearing clean protective clothing when required and proper hand washing, are extremely important in preventing the spread of disease. […] Controlling and limiting the opportunities for growth of Listeria, through strict controls (appropriate shelf-life and effective cold chain management) is also a good method of prevention, Listeria can live in food processing environments and grow in temps greater than 5C.

• #78 Can I Get Help From An Urgent Care If I Have Listeria? – AFC Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic of East TN

  https://www.afcurgentcaretn.com/can-i-get-help-from-an-urgent-care-if-i-have-listeria/

  Urgent care centers can also provide supportive care, such as fluid management and pain relief, to help patients recover from listeriosis. […] Our urgent care center can play a crucial role in raising public awareness about the risks of listeria and promoting safe food handling practices. By educating patients and the community about the symptoms of listeriosis, prevention measures, and the importance of seeking medical attention, we can help prevent future outbreaks. […] Urgent care is an essential component of the healthcare system and plays a vital role in fighting listeria outbreaks. By providing rapid diagnosis, treatment, and public health education, our center can help protect public health and prevent the spread of this serious illness.

• #79 New food safety and listeriosis resources for pregnant women and health care providers | British Columbia Medical Journal

  https://bcmj.org/bccdc/new-food-safety-and-listeriosis-resources-pregnant-women-and-health-care-providers

  Relationship with the health care provider is important. Women felt that their health care provider was their most trustworthy source of information during pregnancy (97.6%). However, fewer than 60% received information from their health care provider on food safety or listeriosis. […] Improvement in messaging and availability of resources are desirable. The women indicated that resources often provided conflicting or inadequate information, affecting their ability to make informed decisions. […] Women identified a gap between the food safety information they need during pregnancy and the resources currently available in BC. Using their feedback, we developed resources consisting of a booklet, posters, and a website to meet their needs (www.bccdc.ca/foodsafetyinpregnancy). […] These resources can be used by women and their health care providers to improve practices and knowledge, and help to decrease morbidity.

• #80 New food safety and listeriosis resources for pregnant women and health care providers | British Columbia Medical Journal

  https://bcmj.org/bccdc/new-food-safety-and-listeriosis-resources-pregnant-women-and-health-care-providers

  Relationship with the health care provider is important. Women felt that their health care provider was their most trustworthy source of information during pregnancy (97.6%). However, fewer than 60% received information from their health care provider on food safety or listeriosis. […] Improvement in messaging and availability of resources are desirable. The women indicated that resources often provided conflicting or inadequate information, affecting their ability to make informed decisions. […] Women identified a gap between the food safety information they need during pregnancy and the resources currently available in BC. Using their feedback, we developed resources consisting of a booklet, posters, and a website to meet their needs (www.bccdc.ca/foodsafetyinpregnancy). […] These resources can be used by women and their health care providers to improve practices and knowledge, and help to decrease morbidity.

• #81 Food poisoning during pregnancy | March of Dimes

  https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/food-poisoning-during-pregnancy

  Your health care provider can test your blood to see if you have listeriosis. […] Call your provider right away if you have: Confusion or trouble with balance, Fever or chills, Headache, Muscle aches, Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) or diarrhea, Seizures, Stiff neck. […] Other bacteria that can cause food poisoning include Campylobacter and E. Coli. These infections may cause pregnancy complications or harm your baby before or after birth. […] Treatment depends on how sick you are. You may not need any treatment, or your provider may treat you with antibiotics to help keep you and your baby safe. If you have food poisoning, drink lots of water to help you stay hydrated (have water in your body). If you’re severely dehydrated (don’t have enough water in your body), you may need to go to the hospital for treatment.

• #82 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative, intracellular, gram-positive rod that is responsible for causing the infection listeriosis. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of listeriosis and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition. […] Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team members for the early recognition of signs of a systemic inflammatory response and thus, improve outcomes for patients affected by listeria. […] Always consider treating for L. monocytogenes in the following patient populations: Neonates (Usually younger than 29 days old), Elderly, Immunocompromised, Pregnant women. […] Listeria meningitis presents with fever, neck stiffness, headache, altered mental status, neurological deficits, and other classic signs of meningitis.

• #83 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative, intracellular, gram-positive rod that is responsible for causing the infection listeriosis. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of listeriosis and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition. […] Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team members for the early recognition of signs of a systemic inflammatory response and thus, improve outcomes for patients affected by listeria. […] Always consider treating for L. monocytogenes in the following patient populations: Neonates (Usually younger than 29 days old), Elderly, Immunocompromised, Pregnant women. […] Listeria meningitis presents with fever, neck stiffness, headache, altered mental status, neurological deficits, and other classic signs of meningitis.

• #84 Listeriosis Information for Health Care Providers – MN Dept. of Health

  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/listeriosis/hcp.html

  Reporting Listeriosis Healthcare providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases to the Minnesota Department of Health. […] Invasive listeriosis is usually treated with antibiotics. […] Refer to treatment recommendations provided in the Red Book: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases; American Academy of Pediatrics.

• #85

  https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/controlguideline/Pages/listeriosis.aspx

  Public health priority: High in view of potential severity and potential to mitigate ongoing exposure. […] PHU response time: Respond to confirmed cases within 1 working day of notification. Enter confirmed case on NCIMS on day of notification. […] Case management: Notify the Communicable Diseases Branch. Provide data to National Enhanced Listeriosis Surveillance Scheme (NELSS) within 1 week of initial notification and update case details within 1 working day of new data receipt. […] Contact management: Counsel and disseminate information to those exposed to a suspected common food source. […] The case investigation should begin within 1 working day following the notification of a confirmed case. […] The case or relevant care-giver should be provided with advice about the nature of the infection and the mode of transmission (refer to Appendix 1: Listeriosis fact sheets).

• #86

  https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/controlguideline/Pages/listeriosis.aspx

  Public health priority: High in view of potential severity and potential to mitigate ongoing exposure. […] PHU response time: Respond to confirmed cases within 1 working day of notification. Enter confirmed case on NCIMS on day of notification. […] Case management: Notify the Communicable Diseases Branch. Provide data to National Enhanced Listeriosis Surveillance Scheme (NELSS) within 1 week of initial notification and update case details within 1 working day of new data receipt. […] Contact management: Counsel and disseminate information to those exposed to a suspected common food source. […] The case investigation should begin within 1 working day following the notification of a confirmed case. […] The case or relevant care-giver should be provided with advice about the nature of the infection and the mode of transmission (refer to Appendix 1: Listeriosis fact sheets).

• #87

  https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/controlguideline/Pages/listeriosis.aspx

  Pregnant women and known immunocompromised persons should be educated about high risk foods and safe food handling and storage. […] Active case finding should be initiated if there is evidence of a cluster of cases or of common exposure to a suspect source. […] Exclusion from childcare, preschool, school or work is not necessary.

• #88

  https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/controlguideline/Pages/listeriosis.aspx

  Pregnant women and known immunocompromised persons should be educated about high risk foods and safe food handling and storage. […] Active case finding should be initiated if there is evidence of a cluster of cases or of common exposure to a suspect source. […] Exclusion from childcare, preschool, school or work is not necessary.

• #89 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative, intracellular, gram-positive rod that is responsible for causing the infection listeriosis. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of listeriosis and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition. […] Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team members for the early recognition of signs of a systemic inflammatory response and thus, improve outcomes for patients affected by listeria. […] Always consider treating for L. monocytogenes in the following patient populations: Neonates (Usually younger than 29 days old), Elderly, Immunocompromised, Pregnant women. […] Listeria meningitis presents with fever, neck stiffness, headache, altered mental status, neurological deficits, and other classic signs of meningitis.

• #90 What’s New

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Listeriosis.aspx

  In addition to the suggestions above, pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems should not eat: Soft cheeses such as Feta, Brie, and Camembert, blue-veined cheeses, or Mexican-style cheeses such as queso blanco, queso fresco, and queso panela, unless they have labels that clearly state they are made from pasteurized milk. […] The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local health departments (LHDs) monitor listeriosis. Health care providers are required to report suspected cases of listeriosis to the LHD. When cases are reported, CDPH and LHDs will investigate to find the cause of the illness, prevent further infections, and educate the public. Improving the safety of food and educational outreach to high-risk consumers such as pregnant women, the immunocompromised, and the elderly may provide the best opportunities for reducing listeriosis.

• #91 Listeria Monocytogenes – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534838/

  Listeria monocytogenes is a facultative, intracellular, gram-positive rod that is responsible for causing the infection listeriosis. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of listeriosis and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition. […] Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team members for the early recognition of signs of a systemic inflammatory response and thus, improve outcomes for patients affected by listeria. […] Always consider treating for L. monocytogenes in the following patient populations: Neonates (Usually younger than 29 days old), Elderly, Immunocompromised, Pregnant women. […] Listeria meningitis presents with fever, neck stiffness, headache, altered mental status, neurological deficits, and other classic signs of meningitis.

• #92 Can I Get Help From An Urgent Care If I Have Listeria? – AFC Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic of East TN

  https://www.afcurgentcaretn.com/can-i-get-help-from-an-urgent-care-if-i-have-listeria/

  Urgent care centers can also provide supportive care, such as fluid management and pain relief, to help patients recover from listeriosis. […] Our urgent care center can play a crucial role in raising public awareness about the risks of listeria and promoting safe food handling practices. By educating patients and the community about the symptoms of listeriosis, prevention measures, and the importance of seeking medical attention, we can help prevent future outbreaks. […] Urgent care is an essential component of the healthcare system and plays a vital role in fighting listeria outbreaks. By providing rapid diagnosis, treatment, and public health education, our center can help protect public health and prevent the spread of this serious illness.

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