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Photo of the publication cover. Listeriosis Fact Sheet (Spanish) Foodborne Disease Agents - Help March 2, 2026

Listeriosis Fact Sheet (Spanish)


Photo of the publication cover. Listeriosis Fact Sheet Foodborne Disease Agents - Help March 2, 2026

Listeriosis is caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Infection results from ingestion of contaminated foods or from maternal transmission to the neonate. In high-risk individuals, listeriosis causes meningoencephalitis and/or septicemia.