It may occur as meningitis, pneumonia , septicemia, and endocarditis or in milder form as abscesses , skin lesion , and conjunctivitis . The late infant onset form also has a high death rate. Healthy older children and adults have a very low death rate. Call your health care provider if signs or symptoms of Listeriosis develop in you or your child. Prevention Avoidance of contact with wild and domestic animals during pregnancy is advisable.
Listeria is well controlled in American food products.
Foreign food products such as nonpasteurized soft cheeses have been implicated in outbreaks of listeriosis. Adequate cooking of foods, especially fowl, is always indicated. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.