listeria monocytogenes

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listeria monocytogenes

A scientist examines a petri dish containing listeria monocytogenes under a laboratory light.

Definition

Noun: * A pathogenic bacterium: Listeria monocytogenes is the specific type species of the genus Listeria. It is a foodborne pathogen capable of causing serious infections in humans and animals, known as listeriosis.

Usage
  • is typically discussed in scientific, medical, and public health contexts concerning food safety and infectious disease.
  • It is often referred to simply as "" or, more generally, as "listeria" in public health warnings, though "listeria" technically refers to the entire bacterial genus.
Examples
  • Scientific/Medical Context:
    • "The study focused on the virulence factors of Listeria monocytogenes."
    • "Pregnant women are advised to avoid certain foods due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes infection."
  • Public Health/Food Safety Context:
    • "A recall was issued for the cheese products after tests detected Listeria monocytogenes."
    • "Proper refrigeration inhibits the growth of Listeria monocytogenes."
Advanced Usage
  • "L. monocytogenes": The standard abbreviated form used in scientific literature.
    • "The genome sequence of L. monocytogenes has been fully mapped."
Variants and Related Words
  • Listeria (n): The genus name. In common public discourse, "listeria" is often used interchangeably to refer to the pathogenic bacterium .
    • "The outbreak was caused by listeria in deli meats."
  • Listeriosis (n): The name of the disease caused by infection with .
    • "Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever and muscle aches."
Synonyms
  • Pathogen: A microorganism that can cause disease. ( is a specific type of pathogen.)
  • Foodborne bacterium: A bacterium transmitted through contaminated food.
Related Phrases
  • Listeria infection: Another term for listeriosis, the illness caused by the bacterium.
    • "The elderly are at higher risk for severe listeria infection."
listeria monocytogenes

A scientist examines a petri dish containing listeria monocytogenes under a laboratory light.

Noun
  1. the type species of the genus Listeria; can cause meningitis, encephalitis, septicemia, endocarditis, abortion, abscesses, listeriosis

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