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Plants and vegetables. Farm animals may also carry Listeria and contaminate foods like meats and dairy products. It can survive and sometimes grow on foods being stored in the refrigerator.
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What is the common name of Listeria monocytogenes?
Just listeria, or the disease is listeriosis
How many people carry Listeria monocytogenes?
Five out of every 100 people carry Listeria monocytogenes in their intestines.
Where do listeria monocytogenes live inside the body?
Listeria monocytogenes live inside specific white blood cells called macrophages.
What are the implicated illnesses of Listeria monocytogenes?
it is 700 days
What are sources of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes?
This bacteria can be carried by many animals and birds, and it has been found in soil, water, sewage, and animal feed.
What food borne pathogen is associated with stillbirths?
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that is associated with stillbirths, as well as miscarriages and other serious complications in pregnant women. It can be found in contaminated food such as unpasteurized dairy products, raw meats, and processed foods. Pregnant women are advised to avoid these high-risk foods to prevent infection.
Is Listeria Monocytogenes a gram negative bacteria?
Answerno, it is a gram positive
Why did they call the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes?
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What foods do you find listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes can be found in ready-to-eat deli meats, unpasteurized dairy products, raw sprouts, and processed foods that have been contaminated during production or storage. It can also survive and grow in refrigerated temperatures. Ensuring proper food handling and cooking practices can help reduce the risk of listeria contamination.
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.
