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Listeria
A serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
Is a type of:Bacterial infections
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Lower abdomen
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Can I get listeria from soft cheeses?
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