Preventing foodborne illness : Listeriosis

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Preventing foodborne illness : Listeriosis

Published Date:

January 1996

Language:

English

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Corporate Authors:

National Center for Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases.

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Description:

Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, has recently become an important public health problem in the United States. The disease affects primarily pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. It can be avoided by following a few simple recommendations.

Document Type:

Pamphlet (or booklet)

Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

Place as Subject:

United States

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