noun
- a bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, typically contracted from contaminated food
Usage: medical
Examples
- Pregnant women are at higher risk for listeriosis.
- The outbreak of listeriosis was traced to contaminated deli meat.
- Symptoms of listeriosis include fever and muscle aches.
- The elderly patient was hospitalized with listeriosis.
- Proper food handling can prevent listeriosis.
- The health department issued warnings about listeriosis after several cases were reported.