Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9780073402437
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 22, Problem 1CF
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The signs and symptoms of listeriosis

Introduction:

Listeriosis is a severe bacterial infection, which is caused by the pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. It is responsible for causing food-borne illness in humans especially in immunocompromised patients, older adults, pregnant women, and so on.

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Listeriosis is a type of bacterial infection in human caused by Listeria monocytogenes.  It is a facultative anaerobic bacterium, which is able to survive both in the presence of oxygen and in the absence of oxygen. The disease is caused by eating of food, which is contaminated by the bacteria. Listeriosis is a severe infection that affects the nervous system of humans. Its signs and symptoms include headache, stiff neck, confusion or change in alertness, loss of balance, convulsion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting fever, and muscle ache.

Conclusion

The signs and symptoms of listeriosis involve stiff neck, confusion or change in alertness, loss of balance, convulsion, and so on.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The person who is at greatest risk of infection with Listeria.

Introduction:

Listeriosis is a severe bacterial infection, which is caused by the pathogenic bacteria named Listeria monocytogenes. It is responsible for causing food-borne illness in humans especially in immunocompromised patients, older adults, pregnant women, and so on.

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Listeriosis is a type of food-poisoning caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. It takes place by ingestion of improperly cooked or undercooked frozen vegetables and corn, which is contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. It commonly affects individuals and causes infection to pregnant women and their babies, immunocompromised patients, and adults with age of 65 or above.

Conclusion

The people who are at greatest risk of listeriosis are pregnant women and their babies, immunocompromised patients and adults with age of 65 or above.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason for the unusual outbreak of listeriosis.

Introduction:

Infections or diseases refer to an abnormal condition of the body that disrupts important physical and physiological functioning of the body. Disease is caused due to improper diet, lack of exercise, various infectious agents that are present in nature, toxic substances, genetic disorders, and depression or stress. These play a role in illness and disturb the normal functioning of the body.

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Listeriosis is an outbreak due to consumption of improperly cooked or undercooked frozen vegetables and corn that are contaminated by bacteria the Listeria monocytogenes. These vegetables and corn are continuously supplied in the market that causes food-poisoning among people.

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The disease becomes an outbreak due to consumption frozen corn and vegetables that are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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