Definition of L. monocytogenes

1. Noun. The type species of the genus Listeria; can cause meningitis, encephalitis, septicemia, endocarditis, abortion, abscesses, listeriosis.

Exact synonyms: Listeria Monocytogenes
Generic synonyms: Listeria

Lexicographical Neighbors of L. Monocytogenes

L-ribulosephosphate 4-epimerase
L-shaped
L-sorbose-(acceptor) 5-oxidoreductase
L-sorbose-1-phosphate reductase
L-sorbosone dehydrogenase
L-system
L-tartrate decarboxylase
L-tartrate dehydratase
L-tyrosine ammonia-lyase
L-xylulose reductase
L.
L.E.M.
L. M. Montgomery
L. Ron Hubbard
L. S. Lowry
L. monocytogenes (current term)
L/C
L/S ratio
L1
L10n
L11 methyltransferase
L1s
L2
L2TP
L3
L4
L49-sFv-beta-lactamase
L5
LA
LAB

Literary usage of L. monocytogenes

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Fowl Deeds: The Impact of Chicken Production and Consumption on People and by Alexis Vaughan (1999)
"Incubation periods on food can be as long as 90 days and L. monocytogenes does not respond in the same way as other bacteria to storage and cooking. ..."

2. Healthy People, 2010: Conference Editionby Donna E. Shalala by Donna E. Shalala (2000)
"L. monocytogenes is rare; however, septicemia and meningitis may result from infection with this organism, and up to 20 percent of patients may die.2 ..."

3. Catalyzing Inquiry at the Interface of Computing and Biology by John C. Wooley, Herbert Lin (2005)
"The trajectories generated by this model of L monocytogenes motility display repeated runs and pauses that closely resemble the actual nanoscale ..."

4. Emergency And Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels For Selected Submarine by Best, National Research Council (U.S.), Committee on Toxicology (2007)
"... A virus, and L. monocytogenes. Inhaled acrolein failed to alter alveolar macrophage immune response or T-cell mediated immunity against those pathogens. ..."

5. Critical Needs for Research in Veterinary Science by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"... as the leading cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome, and L. monocytogenes has become a primary cause of death among recognized foodborne pathogens. ..."

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