Symptoms of Listeriosis infection may appear anywhere from 11-70 days after consuming the contaminated food. Most people do not get any noticeable symptoms. Though scientists are unsure they do believe that Listeria monocytogenes can cause upset stomach and intestinal problems just like any other food-borne illnesses. You might develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, tiredness, and diarrhea.
If a pregnant woman ate contaminated food with Listeriosis in addition to the symptoms mentioned above it might cause miscarriage, premature labor, early rupture of the birth sac, and stillbirth.
Commonly, symptoms of late-onset listeriosis appear about two weeks after birth.
Listeriosis may cause flu-like symptoms and the infection can be transmitted prenatally even if the mother has no symptoms.
Persons with listeriosis may develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, tiredness, and diarrhea.
Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria. The symptoms of listeriosis include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, high fevers, convulsions, and fatigue.
The length of time it takes to recover will depend on the severity of the disease. The mortality rate for listeriosis is rather high when someone exhibits symptoms. See Related Links.
The overall death rate for listeriosis is 26%.
Listeriosis is a bacteria that is usually only harmful to the high risk group of infants, elderly, and immunocompromised. Symptoms are fever and muscle aches and can lead to meningitis. It can be harmful to pregnant women and can lead to miscarriage. The most common source is lunch meat.
Maternal and congenital listeriosis and syphilis are treated with antibiotics.
A maternal blood test is used to diagnose listeriosis.
In 1989, there were 1,965 cases of listeriosis with 481 deaths.
In 1989, there were 1,965 cases of listeriosis with 481 deaths.
Pregnant women experience a mild, flu-like illness with fever, muscle aches, upset stomach, and intestinal problems.