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Definition of Listeriosis
1. 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.
Definition of Listeriosis
1. Noun. (medicine) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by the bacteria ''Listeria monocytogenes'' and ''Listeria ivanovii'', often through contaminated food. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Listeriosis
1. [n -RIOSES]
Medical Definition of Listeriosis
1. Infection with one of the Listeria bacteria capable of causing miscarriage (spontaneous abortion), stillbirth and premature birth. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Listeriosis
Literary usage of Listeriosis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Wic Food Packages: Time for a Change by Institute Of Medicine, Institute of Medicine (U.S.) (2006)
"As an example, listeriosis is a foodborne illness considered potentially dangerous
during ... New scientific knowledge about listeriosis as a hazard (CFSAN, ..."
2. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"... other and that the CNS becomes involved by an ascending infection through one
of the cranial nerves as in listeriosis (Asahi, Hosoda and Akiyama, 1957). ..."
3. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"... histoplasmosis, listeriosis, or cytomegalovirus pneumonia. Treatment with
corticosteroids can interfere with T-cell, B-cell, and phagocyte functions. b. ..."
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