[Listeria monocytogenes infections--ten years' experience]

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 30, 2026

Oral Transmission of Listeria monocytogenes in Mice via Ingestion of Contaminated Food
08:38

Oral Transmission of Listeria monocytogenes in Mice via Ingestion of Contaminated Food

Published on: May 6, 2013

T Rainis1, I Potasman

  • 1Infectious Disease Unit, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa.

Harefuah
|August 26, 2000
PubMed

Insights

Listeriosis diagnoses increased significantly in recent years, with severe cases including meningitis and premature births. Early detection and prevention are crucial for managing this rare bacterial infection.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Listeriosis, caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is an uncommon but serious infection.
  • A notable increase in listeriosis cases was observed in the latter part of the study period (1988-1997).
  • The study highlights the diverse clinical presentations and potential severity of listeriosis.

Purpose:

  • To report on the incidence and clinical characteristics of listeriosis cases.
  • To identify patient demographics and associated risk factors.
  • To emphasize the importance of heightened awareness and improved diagnostic strategies for listeriosis.

Summary:

  • Seven cases of listeriosis were diagnosed between 1988 and 1997, with a sharp rise in the last three years.
  • Affected individuals included elderly patients with meningitis, pregnant women experiencing premature contractions, and those with gastroenteritis.
  • Listeria monocytogenes was identified in blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and placental samples, confirming invasive disease.

Impact:

  • The findings underscore the need for increased clinical vigilance and prompt diagnosis of listeriosis.
  • Effective prevention strategies are essential to mitigate the morbidity associated with this pathogen.
  • Early recognition and management can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare burdens.

More Related Videos

Assessing Bacterial Invasion of Cardiac Cells in Culture and Heart Colonization in Infected Mice Using Listeria monocytogenes09:18

Assessing Bacterial Invasion of Cardiac Cells in Culture and Heart Colonization in Infected Mice Using Listeria monocytogenes

Published on: May 27, 2015

Listeria monocytogenes Infection of the Brain05:02

Listeria monocytogenes Infection of the Brain

Published on: October 2, 2018

Related Concept Videos

Bacterial Meningitis01:24

Bacterial Meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is a severe infectious disease involving inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when pathogenic bacteria cross the blood–brain barrier and enter the cerebrospinal fluid. Common causative organisms include Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli K1. The exact route of entry varies by pathogen and host condition.Routes of Entry...
Toxoplasmosis01:28

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis, a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, poses significant public health challenges globally due to its high seroprevalence and varied clinical manifestations. As an obligate intracellular parasite, T. gondii can infect all warm-blooded vertebrates, but felids are its only definitive hosts, shedding unsporulated oocysts into the environment. Humans typically acquire the infection through ingestion of tissue cysts in undercooked meat or oocysts from...
Bacterial Meningitis I: Introduction01:22

Bacterial Meningitis I: Introduction

Bacterial meningitis is a severe, life-threatening inflammation of the meninges, particularly the pia mater and arachnoid mater, affecting the subarachnoid space, ventricles, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). If untreated, it can lead to significant neurological complications or death.Causative AgentsCommon pathogens vary with age and immune status. In adults, major organisms include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae. Streptococcus agalactiae (group B...