Do I Have Listeria Infection (Listeriosis)?

Do you a high temperature of 38C or above, and chills?

Do you feel weakness and fatigue??

Do you have muscle aches?

Do you have nausea or vomiting?

Do you have a diarrhea?

Do you have a severe headache?

Do you have a stiff neck?

Do you have sudden confusion or decreased alertness (not being fully awake, aware or able to respond normally to your external environment)?

Do you have loss of balance?

Do you have convulsions or seizures?

Have you recently eaten soft cheeses, such as brie, Camembert or feta, or Mexican-style cheeses, such as queso blanco or queso fresco?

Have you recently drink raw milk or eaten cheeses made of raw (unpasteurized) milk?

Have you recently eaten processed meats, such as hot dogs or deli meats?

Have you recently eaten any foods that have been recalled?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a listeria infection. Listeria infection is a foodborne disease caused by bacteria. Listeria bacteria live in soil, water and animal feces. People can become infected by eating row contaminated vegetables, contaminated meat, unpasteurized milk and certain processed food such as soft cheeses and hot dogs. Listeria infection is very mild in healthy people, and most of the time it can go unnoticed. However, listeria bacteria can cause serious problems in people with weakened immune system, pregnant women and people older than 65. Listeria bacteria can survive cold temperatures, such as those inside a refrigerator or freezer.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a listeria infection. Listeria infection or listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by bacteria. Most people become infected with listeria bacteria by eating deli meats that are not processed properly or from daily products made of unpasteurized milk. Pregnant women should be extra cautious, because even when the listeriosis symptoms are mild, the consequences of the infection can be severe including miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Diagnosing listeriosis is based on your medical history, physical examination and blood tests. In some cases, your doctor will order a urine test and the spinal fluid test.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a listeria infection. Listeria infection or listeriosis is a serious infection caused by bacteria called listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is a type of food poisoning, because people become ill after eating food contaminated with listeria bacteria. In some people listeriosis can cause a severe infection of the bloodstream, meningitis and encephalitis. Sometimes listeria infection can other parts of your body such as bones and joints. There are a variety of treatment options depending on the severity of your symptoms. Most people do not require treatment, but some people, including pregnant women are treated with antibiotics.