Listeria monocytogenes

Laura Espenhain*, Nao Takeuchi-Storm, Pernille Kold Munch, Lisbeth Truelstrup Hansen, Niels Ladefoged Nielsen, Jens Kirk Andersen, Susanne Schjørring

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Abstract

Listeriosis is a foodborne infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. The clinical spectrum of listeriosis ranges from mild to invasive disease including bacteraemia or meningitis. Listeria monocytogenes can also be transmitted from mother to fetus in utero or to the neonate during birth. Risk factors for invasive disease include immunosuppression, advanced age, and pregnancy. The incubation is longer than for most foodborne pathogens, usually a few weeks. In Denmark, invasive forms of listerioses in humans are monitored in the Danish surveillance system. The 30-day mortality of registered cases of listeriosis is about 25% [1].
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnnual Report on Zoonoses in Denmark 2022
EditorsBrian Lassen, Abbey Olsen, Marianne Sandberg, Luise Müller, Mia Torpdahl, Channie Kahl Petersen
Number of pages5
Place of PublicationKgs. Lyngby
PublisherNational Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark
Publication date2023
Pages10-14
Chapter2
Publication statusPublished - 2023
SeriesAnnual Report on Zoonoses in Denmark
ISSN1600-3837

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