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A 23-year-old female asked:

Can listeria infection be detected via blood culture if no symptoms present? if possibly exposed in pregnancy, should you be tested or wait 4 symptoms

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Listeria: Listeria can be detected in a blood test. If exposed get tested.

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Im pregnant and ate soft serve from a fast food chain 3 days ago. Didnt know this was a listeria risk, what should I look for in symptoms and should I get a blood test Thank you?

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