LISTERIOSIS

WHAT IS LISTERIOSIS?

Listeriosis is caused by Listeria monocytogenes infection, a rare zoonosis in humans, but extremely serious.

WHY DOES THIS OCCUR?

Contamination occurs normally during the consumption of foods containing the bacteria responsible for the disease.

Food producing Listeriosis

It can be present in raw milk, cheese made from this milk, raw or undercooked meat, raw vegetables, sausages, pates, fresh or slightly cured cheeses.

SYMPTOMS OF LISTERIOSIS Listeria infections may cause symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrea , dificult breathing and poor feelling.

Some questions

Which is the cause of Listeriosis?

Listeriosis is caused by Listeria monocytogenes infection, a rare zoonosis in humans, but extremely

serious.

How is Listeriosis transmited?

Through the consumption of foods containing the bacteria responsible for the disease

Say examples of food which can produce Listeriosis

Raw milk, cheese made from this milk, raw or undercooked meat, raw vegetables, sausages, pates,

fresh or slightly cured cheeses

Which are the symptoms of Listeriosis?

Fever, vomiting, diarrea , dificult breathing and poor feelling.