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Listeria, a rare but dangerous pathogen, should not be forgotten in those at risk
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Listeria, a rare but dangerous pathogen, should not be forgotten in those at risk
Wednesday 17 June 2020, 12:45 AM

Gram stain of blood culture showing L. monocytogenes (small gram- positive bacilli)
FROM THE LAB
Although relatively rare in the developed world, listeriosis causes a wide spectrum of illness, ranging from gastroenteritis to bacteraemia and meningoencephalitis. In addition, there are several newly recognised risk factors for invasive disease, as discussed here
Antje van der Linden
Key points, People are exposed to Listeria monocytogenes by ingesting contaminated foods, but most infections are terminated by efficient immune responses before
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