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16th April 2018
03:04pm BST

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium which is ubiquitous in the environment.
According to the FSAI, it is a gram-positive, non spore-forming, facultative anaerobic short rod. It is a pathogenic bacterium which causes a group of diseases which are collectively known as listeriosis.
Listeria food poisoning can happen to anyone, and is especially dangerous for those who contract it while pregnant, or those who have weakened immune systems. Listeriosis can manifest itself as sepsis, meningitis, encephalitisExplore more on these topics:
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