She was born with a condition known as hydrocephalus, which doctors said was caused by a listeriosis infection that her mother contracted while pregnant. Now seven, Theto has already had six ...

One of the most serious risks of eating unheated deli meat during pregnancy is the possibility of developing listeriosis, an infection caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, says Dr ...

Listeriosis is a foodborne illness that can be very dangerous during pregnancy. While rare, a Listeria infection in pregnancy can cause a host of problems, including miscarriage, premature birth ...

Listeriosis during pregnancy, when invasive, can be fatal for the fetus, with a rate of fetal loss or neonatal death of 29%, investigators reported in an article alerting clinicians to this condition.

Listeriosis also can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or early labor. You can have symptoms as late as 2 months after you’ve eaten something with Listeria. Lots of pregnant women do not feel ...

If the infection spreads to your nervous system, it’s more serious. This severe form, called listeriosis, is fatal for 20% of people who have it. This happens most often with the very young ...

Listeriosis—an infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria—primarily affects older adults, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women, and can be serious or fatal.

The presence of L. monocytogenes can cause a listeriosis infection if adulterated foods are consumed. Affected products were shipped to establishments and distributors nationwide, including ...