Question 1

what scientific name is listeria known by?

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Ok: Listeria monocytogenes is the organism.  The disease is listeriosis.

Question 2

when was the last outbreak of listeria in the u.s.?

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Listeria outbreak: From July 31, 2011 until  August 27, 2012 there was a large outbreak in the US that impacted 28 states.

Question 3

what happens if listeria is left undiagnosed?

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That depends: If mild (and not pregnant) treatment may not be needed.  Pregnancy has a much bigger risk.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: listeria?

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Listeria: Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that causes  a foodborne illness called  Listeriosis.

Question 5

can i get listeria from soft cheeses?

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Possibly: The danger is from cheeses made from unpasteurized milk.  Make sure to check the label.

Question 6

what is listeria is it different than salmonella?

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Totally: Although but are bacteria usually acquired by the foodborne route and are more serious in immune suppressed people and the elderly, listeria causes meningitis and salmonella causes diarrhea.

Question 7

can ecoli and listeria survive outside food/refrigeration?

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Yes: These bacteria can survive on counters and away from obvious food sources.  A guide for listeria prevention can be found here: http://www.Cdc.Gov/listeria/prevention.Html
and for e. Coli prevention, look here: http://www.Cdc.Gov/ecoli/general/index.Html/#prevent more specific info is searchable on the cdc website.

Question 8

can i get tested for listeria at my local health department?

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Ans: If you are not feeling well you should see your doctor for evaluation. No there is no screening for listeria   If you have axis. See your doctor

Question 9

does all canned luncheon meat like spam harbor listeria? ate product made with it meant to be cold never warmed.  i'm 34w today.

Accepted Answer

Listeria risks: It can be very difficult to know if a food is contaminated or not with bacteria.  For that, mostly, we have to trust the FDA and food inspectors. That said, certain clues can help us avoid foodborne illness. Smell and taste obviously. Also "age" of something after it was opened. Spam direct from can was OK but if it's been in the fridge for a while, toss it. Listeria can grow in the refrigerator.

Question 10

is meropenem act on listeria monocytogene?

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Possibly: Since this germ responds so well to cheaper meds like ampicillin, there is little work looking at use of such an expensive broad spectrum antibiotic. Its broad beta lactam activity makes it likely effective, but there are strains of germs that selectively produce carbapenemase enzymes and inactivate the drug.

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