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I am worried - accidentally ate unpasteurized raw cheese from a cheese plate, and i am 15 weeks pregnant. what is the chance that i will contract listeria? is it likely the cheese has listeria? what are the real chances of that? should i be worried?
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Listeria infection is quite uncommon. Is there any suspicion of cheese consumed was contminated? Did it look or taste bad?Fortunately, you are beyond first trimester which also reduces your risks, although listeria infections are 10 - 20 times as common during pregnancy.than in general population
Answered 5/30/2021
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