Listeriosis

Definition:

Listeriosis is a severe foodborne infection with a high case fatality rate caused by Listeria monocytogenes. High-risk groups for listeriosis include elderly and immunocompromised patients, pregnant women, newborns, and infants.

References:

[1]. ILSI Research Foundation, et al. Achieving continuous improvement in reductions in foodborne listeriosis--a risk-based approach. J Food Prot. 2005 Sep;68(9):1932-94. [Content Brief]

[2]. J Rocourt, et al. Quantitative risk assessment of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods: the FAO/WHO approach. FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2003 Apr 1;35(3):263-7. [Content Brief]

[3]. Patricia Muñoz, et al. Listeriosis: An emerging public health problem especially among the elderly. J Infect. 2012 Jan;64(1):19-33. [Content Brief]

[4]. Victoria Rebagliati, et al. Prevention of foodborne listeriosis. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2009 Apr-Jun;52(2):145-9. [Content Brief]

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