Listeria infection breakout: What you need to know if you're infected
Listeria infection breakout: What you need to know if you're infected
Listeria infection, also known as listeriosis, is caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria infection, also known as listeriosis, is caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
The CDC estimates about 1,600 people in the United States get listeriosis each year.
The CDC estimates about 1,600 people in the United States get listeriosis each year.
These bacteria are commonly found in foods like unpasteurized or raw dairy products, melons and certain deli meats.
These bacteria are commonly found in foods like unpasteurized or raw dairy products, melons and certain deli meats.
While some people may never experience symptoms, it can be severe or life threatening if a person is infected.
While some people may never experience symptoms, it can be severe or life threatening if a person is infected.
Treatment depends on how severe the infection is and your overall health.
Treatment depends on how severe the infection is and your overall health.
Proper food safety and maintaining a healthy routine can help reduce your risk of developing listeriosis.
Proper food safety and maintaining a healthy routine can help reduce your risk of developing listeriosis.
Common symptoms include fever, with or without chills, diarrhea, nausea and fatigue.
Common symptoms include fever, with or without chills, diarrhea, nausea and fatigue.
If your symptoms are mild and you are in good health, treatment may not be necessary.
If your symptoms are mild and you are in good health, treatment may not be necessary.
Home treatment for listeriosis is similar to that for any foodborne illness. Drink lots of water and use over-the-counter medications.
Home treatment for listeriosis is similar to that for any foodborne illness. Drink lots of water and use over-the-counter medications.
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