Listeriosis is a serious infection of animals and humans, caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The disease affects mainly pregnant women, newborns and adults with weakened immune systems like those with chronic illnesses, taking drugs that suppress the immune system like cancer treatment or steroids or those with diseases like HIV ortransplant patients. It presents with neurological deficits(damage to the function of a peripheral nerve or a system).If it is suspected, professional advice should always be sought.

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