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Listeria monocytogenesis a foodborne pathogen responsible for severe human diseases resulting in meningitis, meningoencephalitis, septicemia.
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What food borne pathogen is associated with stillbirths?
Listeria monocytogenes
What causes listeria?
Listeria infections are caused by eating food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, which can be found in:SoilWaterSome wild and domestic animalsHumans are often exposed to listeria by consuming:Raw vegetables that have been contaminated from the soil or from contaminated manure used as fertilizerInfected animal meatUnpasteurized milk or foods made with unpasteurized milkCertain processed foods - such as soft cheeses, hot dogs and deli meats that have been contaminated after processing
What is the difference of symbiotic and non symbiotic relationship?
a symbiotic relationship is one in which either one or both organisms require the relationship. In a non symbiotic relationship, neither require it.
Is a close relationship between two species in which both species benefit?
It's a symbiotic relationship. This type of relationship is called symbiotic mutualism.
How does Listeria monocytogenes reproduction?
Listeria is a bacteria so it reproduces like other bacterias (e.g: salmonella) Basiclly Listeria reproduces in time which means it goes through phases called Binary fission. This means that one bacteria splits into two, two into four, four into eight and so on.. however, bacteria's may only be able to reproduce like this depending on the conditions (warmth, moisture, nutrients etc.) If bacterias like Listeria do find the right conditions needed then biary fission can occur every 20minutes.
How many people carry Listeria monocytogenes?
Five out of every 100 people carry Listeria monocytogenes in their intestines.
What foods do you find listeria monocytogenes?
You can find listeria monocytogenes in any food mostly the refrigerator because of its cold climate.
Where do listeria monocytogenes live inside the body?
Listeria monocytogenes live inside specific white blood cells called macrophages.
What is the common name of Listeria monocytogenes?
Just listeria, or the disease is listeriosis
What are the implicated illnesses of Listeria monocytogenes?
it is 700 days
How is listeria monocytogenes unlike most other bacteria?
Unlike most other bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes does not stop growing when food is in the refrigerator - its growth is merely slowed.
What food borne pathogen is associated with stillbirths?
Listeria monocytogenes
Why did they call the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes?
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What does listeria monocytogenes need to thrive?
soil, water, or even rotten foods
Is listeria monocytogenes motile or non motile?
Listeria monocytogenes is motile, meaning it has the ability to move using flagella. This allows the bacteria to move and spread within various environments, including food products and the human body.
Who does listeria monocytogenes attack?
People most susceptible to L. monocytogenes are: -pregnant women. -the very young. -the elderly. -people who are immunocompromised (eg. people with AIDS)
How many cases of listeriosis result in endocarditis?
Listeria monocytogenes causes endocarditis in about 7.5% of the cases.
