Listeria monocytogenes
Type: Bacterium
Pairs
ascending colon - asc. colon
liver - pylorus
cygomatic arch - parietal
Generalities:
Gastrointestinal symptoms: abdominal pain, distension, diarrhea, gastritis, colitis, nausea, fever, headache.
Transmission:
By contaminated food, especially meats, processed foods that require refrigeration (the bacteria proliferate above 4 ° C.). The person can be infected by fecal matter.
Recommendations: buy meats and processed foods of excellent quality, wash and disinfect fruits and vegetables, avoid preparing food if you have symptoms. Strictly follow hygienic measures.
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