Meaning Of The Word Listeriosis

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Listeriosis Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Listeriosis?

listeriosis in American English
any of various infections in animals and occas. humans, caused by listeria and often associated with encephalitis, meningitis, etc.
noun: a disease of wild and domestic mammals, birds, and occasionally of humans, caused by a bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes, and characterized by lack of control of movement, paralysis, fever, and monocytosis

listeriosis in British English
noun: a serious form of food poisoning, caused by bacteria of the genus Listeria. Its symptoms can include meningitis and in pregnant women it may cause damage to the fetus

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