Listeria Monocytogenes
Pathogen
What is it?
It is a bacteria that is found in soil, water and animals. The implicated illness with this bacteria is listeriosis, which comes from the name of the bacteria.
Symptoms Fever, stiff neck, confusion, weakness, and vomiting | Duration of symptoms The symptoms can last from a few days up to a few weeks. | Incubation of illness Three to seventy days |
What are some sources?
Deli meat, hot dogs, meat spreads, milk and dairy products
