Source: IE
Context: Recent listeria outbreaks in the US and Canada have resulted in four deaths and numerous hospitalizations.
- Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria found in soil and contaminated food, causes listeriosis, an infection that can be severe for the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women.
- Symptoms of listeriosis include vomiting, nausea, cramps, severe headache, constipation, and fever. The infection can be treated with antibiotics, especially if it becomes invasive.
