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Bookmark or Share- Caring for Patients with Listeriosis | Listeria Infection | CDCThe antimicrobial regimen should be the standard therapy for listeriosis, typically including IV ampicillin and gentamicin for 14 to 21 days for nonallergic patients. If blood culture is negative and symptoms resolve, antibiotic therapy may be discontinued.
- Symptoms of Listeria Infection | Listeria Infection | CDCListeria bacteria can cause an infection called listeriosis. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis depend on the person infected, and the body part affected. Listeria are most likely to harm pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
- About Listeria Infection | Listeria Infection | CDCOutbreaks. When several people get sick from eating or drinking the same contaminated food, it's defined as a foodborne disease outbreak. Visit these pages to learn about outbreaks of Listeria infection in the United States.. Outbreaks of Listeria Infection Stay informed about active outbreak investigations and learn about older ones.
- How to Prevent Listeria Infection | Listeria Infection | CDCListeria are bacteria (germs) that can be in some food.. People who eat food contaminated with Listeria can get a harmful infection.. Some foods are more likely than others to be contaminated with Listeria.. You can take steps to prevent Listeria infection from these foods.. Taking these steps is especially important if you or someone you cook for is at increased risk for Listeria infection.
- CDC warns of Listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry productsListeria is especially harmful to people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems. This is because Listeria is more likely to spread beyond their gut to other parts of their body, resulting in a severe condition known as invasive listeriosis.
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