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|name              =''Listeria monocytogenes''
 
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==Introduction==
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[[File:listeria 2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>''Listeria monocytogenes'' (MarcoTolo 2006, Wikimedia commons)</center></small>]]
 
[[File:listeria 2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>''Listeria monocytogenes'' (MarcoTolo 2006, Wikimedia commons)</center></small>]]
''Listeria monocytogenes'' is one of the six species belonging to the genus [[Listeria species - Overview|''Listeria'']]. It is gram positive bacteria.
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''Listeria monocytogenes'' is one of the six species belonging to the genus [[Listeria species - Overview|''Listeria'']].
  
Outbreaks of [[Listeriosis|listeriosis]] in the human population are caused by ''L. monocytogenes''. The outbreaks are seasonal and linked to silage feeding. In most cases, the symptoms are those of a mild gastroenteritis or gripe. However, people who belong to the high - risk groups (elderly, infants, pregnant women or people with immunosuppression) might develop more serious symptoms (invasive disease) caused by meningoencephalitis,  septicemia, miscarriage and mortality rate of approximately 30%.  
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Outbreaks of [[Listeriosis|listeriosis]] are caused by ''L. monocytogenes''. The outbreaks are seasonal and linked to silage feeding.
  
 
''Listeria monocytogenes'' replicates in poor quality silage, where the pH exceeds 5.5.  
 
''Listeria monocytogenes'' replicates in poor quality silage, where the pH exceeds 5.5.  
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Animals are highly susceptible during pregnancy due to lowered cell-mediated immunity.  
 
Animals are highly susceptible during pregnancy due to lowered cell-mediated immunity.  
  
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==Literature Search==
|literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Listeria+monocytogenes%22%29+AND+od%3A%28cattle%29  ''Listeria monocytogenes'' cattle publications]
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Listeria+monocytogenes%22%29+AND+od%3A%28cattle%29  ''Listeria monocytogenes'' cattle publications]
  
 
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Listeria+monocytogenes%22%29+AND+od%3A%28sheep%29 ''Listeria monocytogenes'' in sheep publications]
 
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Listeria+monocytogenes%22%29+AND+od%3A%28sheep%29 ''Listeria monocytogenes'' in sheep publications]
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Listeria+monocytogenes%22%29+AND+od%3A%28horses%29 ''Listeria monocytogenes'' in horses publications]
 
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Listeria+monocytogenes%22%29+AND+od%3A%28horses%29 ''Listeria monocytogenes'' in horses publications]
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Revision as of 20:22, 2 October 2010


Listeria monocytogenes
Phylum Firmicutes
Class Bacilli
Order Bacillales
Family Listeriaceae
Genus Listeria
Species L.monocytogenes

=Introduction

Listeria monocytogenes (MarcoTolo 2006, Wikimedia commons)

Listeria monocytogenes is one of the six species belonging to the genus Listeria.

Outbreaks of listeriosis are caused by L. monocytogenes. The outbreaks are seasonal and linked to silage feeding.

Listeria monocytogenes replicates in poor quality silage, where the pH exceeds 5.5.

Animals are highly susceptible during pregnancy due to lowered cell-mediated immunity.

Literature Search

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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).


Listeria monocytogenes cattle publications

Listeria monocytogenes in sheep publications

Listeria monocytogenes in goats publications

Listeria monocytogenes in dogs publications

Listeria monocytogenes in cats publications

Listeria monocytogenes in horses publications