Question 1

i'm 36 weeks preg. i are coleslaw last weekend not knowing i shouldn't. for the last two days i have aches, stuffiness, headache. could it be listeria?

Accepted Answer

Coleslaw?: I don't see why you can't have coleslaw as long as it is properly prepared.  You can get a food borne illness anytime from anything.  As far as listeria, while it is theoretically possible, cole slaw is not a typical food where it is found.  Muscle aches, fever, vomiting and diarrhea are the more common symptoms.

Question 2

i am 22 weeks + 3 pregnant. i have been eating gone off coleslaw (5days) and gone off ham for 2.5 days. ive had headaches, diarrhoea, nausea and fatigue. could this be listeria?

Accepted Answer

: The gone off foods are not the sources of Listeria. You are only exposed to this bacteria if these foods are contaminated with Listeria.

Question 3

6mnths preg.what causes sudden sore throat(red inflamed hurt swallowing) resolvd in 48h.no other signs jus headaches which are gone.cold vs. listeria?

Accepted Answer

Self recovery: sore throat may be caused by any trauma to the throat. this can be self inflicted from clearing the throat when you have a post nasal drip; or from the foods we eat and fluids we drink. mild trauma results in inflammation and pain which resolves spontaneously in 48 hours with healing. In pregnancy certain body parts also become more engorged and fragile including ligaments. if any other symptom GP

Question 4

high white blood cell count green poop low grade fever and chills with headache flu negative strep negative listeria ??

Accepted Answer

If you have green: poop and fever, then look inside the belly for cause.  You may need a CT, or stool culture, or GI workup.  If you have headache with fever, perhaps you need to look for meningitis.  In other words, have your doctor keep looking for a cause, those tests you listed are only the beginning.  Focus on your symptoms and start there.  Good luck.

Question 5

is pain on waist under ribcage on the right side, a symptom of listeria? i also felt a little nauseous but didn't throw up. lasted 4 hours. or could it be symptoms of not eating  the whole day

Accepted Answer

Indirectly : If you have listeriosis you probably should be treated for it. And if you are treated then a lot of the bodyaches could be related to vomiting , coughing and just the natural progression of this illness. When in doubt please get this checked out.

Question 6

high white blood cell count and green poop symptom of listeria?

Accepted Answer

Listeria : Healthy people rarely get ill from listeria unless it's a large exposure.  Visit CDC website for more information and stay in touch with your doctor.

Question 7

what are symptoms of listeria monocytogenes?

Accepted Answer

Fever and diarrhea: The most common symptoms are fever, watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, and joint pains.  These symptoms can last 2-3 days and usually resolve without any treatment.  Very rarely, the infection can enter the bloodstream and also cause meningitis and encephalitis.  More severe manifestations are more likely to happen in the young, the elderly and the immune compromised.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of listeria infections?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Fever, muscle aches, diarheea, nausea. If  disease is preading to nervous system you may experience stiff neck, convulsions, headache, confusion, loss of balance.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of listeria food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Several: A variety of sx including: fever, headache, nausea/vomiting, watery diarrhea,  joint and muscle pains.  More serious disease can occur if the listeria go into the blood stream, get into the central nervous system (ie brain) or when a woman is pregnant.  If you're concerned about these things you should see your doctor.

Question 10

pregnant. can my baby be infected with listeria without me having any symptoms or knowing i have it? very worried about listeria.

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: If you have no symptoms and have not consumed any suspicious foods, it is unlikely.
If you had consumed suspicious foods and have fever &amp; gastrointestinal symptoms, your doctor can order blood &amp; stool tests to have you tested.

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I'm 36 weeks preg. i are coleslaw last weekend not knowing i shouldn't. for the last two days i have aches, stuffiness, headache. could it be listeria?

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I am 22 weeks + 3 pregnant. i have been eating gone off coleslaw (5days) and gone off ham for 2.5 days. ive had headaches, diarrhoea, nausea and fatigue. could this be listeria?

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6mnths preg.what causes sudden sore throat(red inflamed hurt swallowing) resolvd in 48h.no other signs jus headaches which are gone.cold vs. listeria?

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High white blood cell count green poop low grade fever and chills with headache flu negative strep negative listeria ??

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Is pain on waist under ribcage on the right side, a symptom of listeria? i also felt a little nauseous but didn't throw up. lasted 4 hours. or could it be symptoms of not eating the whole day

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High white blood cell count and green poop symptom of listeria?

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What are symptoms of listeria monocytogenes?

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What are the symptoms of listeria infections?

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Pregnant. can my baby be infected with listeria without me having any symptoms or knowing i have it? very worried about listeria.

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