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Listeriosis: What should nurses know?
1Dottie Borton is an Infection Prevention Consultant based in Jenkintown, Pa. She is also a member of the Editorial Board of Nursing2025.
Nursing
|July 21, 2025
Summary
Listeria infection (listeriosis) is a serious foodborne illness. Recent outbreaks linked to various foods highlight the need for awareness and proper nursing care, especially for vulnerable populations.
Area of Science:
- Foodborne Illness
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis, a foodborne illness.
- Recent recalls and outbreaks (2022-2025) involve diverse products like deli meats, cheeses, and frozen shakes.
- Outbreaks have resulted in significant cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the incidence, transmission, and clinical presentation of listeriosis.
- To outline diagnostic approaches for Listeria infection.
- To detail nursing management strategies, focusing on high-risk groups.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks and recalls.
- Discussion of clinical epidemiology and public health data.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on listeriosis diagnosis and nursing care.
Main Results:
- Multiple food product recalls due to Listeria contamination between 2022-2024.
- Significant outbreaks from Nov 2024-Jan 2025 (meat/poultry) and Feb 2025 (frozen shakes) reported.
- Data indicates substantial public health impact from Listeria monocytogenes.
Conclusions:
- Listeriosis remains a critical public health concern requiring ongoing surveillance.
- Effective nursing management is essential for patient outcomes, particularly for high-risk individuals.
- Understanding transmission routes and clinical signs aids in preventing and controlling Listeria outbreaks.
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