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What can listeriosis in a pregnant woman cause?
During pregnancy, listeriosis often causes miscarriage or stillbirth.
What is the listeriosis survival rate in newborns infected with Listeria?
Unfortunately, half of the newborns infected with Listeria will die from the illness.
What is the overall death rate for listeriosis?
The overall death rate for listeriosis is 26%.
What kind of symptoms do pregnant women with listeriosis get?
Pregnant women experience a mild, flu-like illness with fever, muscle aches, upset stomach, and intestinal problems.
How are maternal and congenital listeriosis treated?
Maternal and congenital listeriosis and syphilis are treated with antibiotics.
What evaluation is used to diagnose listeriosis?
A maternal blood test is used to diagnose listeriosis.
How many cases of listeriosis were there in 1989?
In 1989, there were 1,965 cases of listeriosis with 481 deaths.
How many deaths resulted from listeriosis in 1989?
In 1989, there were 1,965 cases of listeriosis with 481 deaths.
Why is listeriosis considered a food-borne illness?
Listeria bacteria are widely distributed in nature and can be found in water and soil. Infected animals may also serve as sources. Listeria can be spread by several different methods. Ingestion (food-borne transmission) of the organism, such as through unpasteurized milk or contaminated vegetables, is often a source of cases. In newborn infections, the organism may be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, or directly to the newborn at the time of birth. Direct contact with the organism can cause lesions on the skin.
What substances are used to treat listeriosis?
Listeriosis is treated with the antibiotics ampicillin (Omnipen) or sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra).
Can listeria kill you?
Listeria is a bacteria. It causes a food-borne illness called listeriosis. It can be killed on surfaces using antibacterial disinfectants such as alcohol. When it is in the body as an infection, it can be treated using antibiotics such as ampicillin.
When do symptoms of late-onset listeriosis appear?
Commonly, symptoms of late-onset listeriosis appear about two weeks after birth.
