Listeria Monocytogenes (Noun)
Meaning
The type species of the genus Listeria; can cause meningitis, encephalitis, septicemia, endocarditis, abortion, abscesses, listeriosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is widely distributed in the environment and can be found in a variety of foods.
- Listeria monocytogenes infections primarily affect immunocompromised individuals, including pregnant women and people with chronic diseases.
- Food handlers who unknowingly carry Listeria monocytogenes on their skin or in their mouths can transfer the bacteria to foods that are eaten without being cooked.
- A pregnant woman's exposure to Listeria monocytogenes through contaminated food or other means can result in listeriosis and severe health consequences for her unborn child.
- If not treated promptly and properly, Listeria monocytogenes can lead to life-threatening conditions such as septicemia, meningitis, and encephalitis.