2. WHAT IS LISTERIOSIS?
Listeriosis is caused by Listeria
monocytogenes infection, a rare zoonosis
in humans, but extremely serious.
3. WHY DOES THIS OCCUR?
Contamination occurs normally
during the consumption of
foods containing the bacteria
responsible for the disease.
4. Food producing Listeriosis
It can be present in raw milk,
cheese made from this milk,
raw or undercooked meat,
raw vegetables, sausages,
pates, fresh or slightly cured
cheeses.
5. SYMPTOMS OF LISTERIOSIS
Listeria infections may
cause symptoms such as
fever, vomiting, diarrea ,
dificult breathing and poor
feelling.
7. Which is the cause of Listeriosis?
Listeriosis is caused by Listeria monocytogenes
infection, a rare zoonosis in humans, but extremely
serious.
8. How is Listeriosis transmited?
Through the consumption of foods containing the
bacteria responsible for the disease
9. Say examples of food which can produce
Listeriosis
Raw milk, cheese made from this milk, raw or
undercooked meat, raw vegetables, sausages, pates,
fresh or slightly cured cheeses
10. Which are the symptoms of Listeriosis?
Fever, vomiting, diarrea , dificult breathing and poor
feelling.
