Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes)
Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The disease affects primarily pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems.
- Causes and Symptoms of Listeriosis
Listeriosis facts, including common symptoms and how the disease is spread.
- Preventing Listeriosis
Learn how to minimize your risk of acquiring listeriosis
- Listeriosis Statistics
Statistics for listeriosis in Minnesota.
- Health Care Provider Information On Listeriosis
Required reporting information, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and more.
Spotlight
Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children this time of year, but they can also be a source of illness.
Protect others if you are experiencing diarrhea!
Anyone with a diarrheal illness should avoid swimming in public pools or lakes, sharing baths with others, and preparing food for others.
Young children (children in diapers) that are experiencing diarrhea should not be allowed to go swimming or attend daycare.
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