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Listeriosis is generally a foodborne illness which can be caused by the bacteria called L. monocytogenes. Particularly pregnant ladies and lower immune systems people are at high risk for getting a severe infection. Antibiotics are an important treatment method for this infection. You can prevent listeria infection by thoroughly washing your foods and cooking your foods. It is very rare for healthy people to become ill from listeria infection, but this infection can be fatal for unborn babies,newborns and people with low immune systems. Immediate and proper antibiotic treatment will help to cure the effects of listeria infection. Listeria bacteria can live in the refrigerator and also in the freezer. So, people who are at greater risk of getting infections should avoid eating the foods which are containing listeria bacteria.  Causes Usually, L monocytogenes bacteria are found in wild animals, domestic animals and also in soil and water. These bacteria cause many animals to become s...

Food poisoning happens because of foodborne illness which can happen to anyone who eats contaminated food. People most affected with food poisoning can recover on their own but some people can become seriously ill. You are at highest risk if you are pregnant, older than age 65 years, or having a low immune system. But younger ones are at high risk particularly from dehydration. Symptoms Usually, symptoms will vary depending on what is causing the health problem. Symptoms may begin within a few hours to a few weeks which depends on the cause. Symptoms are: Upset stomach. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Diarrhea with bloody stools. Stomach pain and cramps. Fever. Headache. In some cases, food poisoning affects the central nervous system and it can cause severe disease. Symptoms may include: Blurred or double vision. Headache. Loss of movement in limbs. Problems with swallowing. Tingling or numbness of skin. Weakness. Changes in sound of the voice. Causes of food poisoning Different types of foods ca...

Viral fever is a common term for a set of viral infections which typically affects the body and it has various characteristics which includes high fever, burning in the eyes, headaches, body aches but sometimes it also provokes vomiting and nausea. Usually, these viral infections and viral fever are more common in children and older people because their immunity is lower. The viral fever is not an illness, it is a symptom of some other underlying cause which is generally called a viral infection. Typically, viral infection can affect many parts of your body. It mainly includes intestines, lungs, air passages etc… Fever will occur in later stages which is a result of the infection. Usually, the high fever is the common sign of the immune system of your body fighting against the invading viruses which helps to burn them off. Most of the people take self medications. Sometimes an infected person can take antibiotics during an intermittent high fever with chills, this is a bad idea. Becaus...