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One more for our Canadian friends. Does anyone know what Listeriosis is? I

wonder if we can ever get these type of statistics for CJD.

Beverly G.

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In a message dated 11/21/98 11:30:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, BevAlso@...

writes:

<< Does anyone know what Listeriosis is? >>

Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by a genus of gram positive motile

bacteria that are nonsporulating. Listeria monocytogenes infects shellfish,

birds, spiders and mammals in all areas of the world, but infection in humans

is uncommon. Transmitted by direct contact from infected animals to humans

through ingesting contaminated meat and dairy products, by inhalation of dust,

or by contact with mud, sewage, or soil contaminated with the organism, it is

characterized by circulatory collapse, shock, endocarditis, hepatosplenomegaly

and a dark red rash over the trunk and the legs. Fever, bacteremia, malaise

and lethargy are commonly seen. Newborns and immunosuppressed, debilitated

older people are more vulnerable to infection. Pregnant women

characteristically experience a mild, brief episode of illness, but fetal

infection acquired through the placental circulation in utero is usually

fatal.

That is from a medical book. Pregnant women should not eat any hard cheese.

Bacterias are understood and can be seen by scientists. The prion is puzzling

them and they don't understand how it works. Once they can see the prion and

how it works they will be able to look for it and we will get better

statistics..............Pat

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In a message dated 11/21/98 11:30:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, BevAlso@...

writes:

<< Does anyone know what Listeriosis is? >>

Listeriosis is an infectious disease caused by a genus of gram positive motile

bacteria that are nonsporulating. Listeria monocytogenes infects shellfish,

birds, spiders and mammals in all areas of the world, but infection in humans

is uncommon. Transmitted by direct contact from infected animals to humans

through ingesting contaminated meat and dairy products, by inhalation of dust,

or by contact with mud, sewage, or soil contaminated with the organism, it is

characterized by circulatory collapse, shock, endocarditis, hepatosplenomegaly

and a dark red rash over the trunk and the legs. Fever, bacteremia, malaise

and lethargy are commonly seen. Newborns and immunosuppressed, debilitated

older people are more vulnerable to infection. Pregnant women

characteristically experience a mild, brief episode of illness, but fetal

infection acquired through the placental circulation in utero is usually

fatal.

That is from a medical book. Pregnant women should not eat any hard cheese.

Bacterias are understood and can be seen by scientists. The prion is puzzling

them and they don't understand how it works. Once they can see the prion and

how it works they will be able to look for it and we will get better

statistics..............Pat