Listeriosis
Symptoms of listeriosis in most healthy adults are mild. They usually develop from 3-70 days after the initial infection.
Symptomsare similar to Bird flu and gastroenteritis , and include:
These symptoms usually pass within a few days, even without treatment.
If the infection spreads into the blood ( septicaemia ) or the central nervous system (invasive listeriosis), the symptoms of fever, muscle pain and chills tend to besevere.
If the infection spreads to the nervous system and the brain, additional symptoms can include:
If listeriosis spreads to the brain, it can cause meningitis .
Symptoms of listeriosis in infants can include:
The normal body temperature for a baby is around 37C (98.6F).Read about high temperatures in children .
You should seek immediate medical help if:
If you need help outside normal surgery hours,contact your local out-of-hours service .
Listeriosis is an infection that usually develops after eating food that's been contaminated by listeria bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes)
Symptoms of listeriosis in most healthy adults are mild. They usually develop from 3-70 days after the initial infection.
Listeriosis is caused by a type of bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (listeria). It is mainly spread through contaminated food.
The best way to prevent getting listeriosis is to always ensure that you follow good basic food hygiene.