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What is the definition or description of: listeria infection?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bacteria: Infection with listeria monocytogenes. This infection is associated with infants, older people (>50), and pregnant women. Route of infection is usually infected food.

Answered 7/16/2020

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