LISTERIA MENINGITIS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Listeria Meningitis.
Listeria Meningitis - as a noun
An infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
listeriosisExample Sentences
"Pregnant women are at increased risk of developing listeria meningitis."
"Symptoms of listeria meningitis may include fever, headache, stiff neck, and confusion."
"Prompt treatment with antibiotics is essential for patients with listeria meningitis."
"Outbreaks of listeria meningitis have been linked to contaminated food products."
"Diagnosis of listeria meningitis is made by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid samples."
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