Listeriosis
Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria found in soil and water. It can be in a variety of raw foods as well as in processed foods and foods made from unpasteurized milk. Listeria is unlike many other germs because it can grow even in the cold temperature of the refrigerator. Symptoms include fever and chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting. Treatment is with antibiotics.Anyone can get the illness. But it is most likely to affect pregnant women and unborn babies, older adults, and people with weak immune systems. To reduce your riskUse precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can Avoid raw milk and raw milk products Heat ready-to-eat foods and leftovers until they are steaming hot Wash fresh fruits and vegetables Avoid rare meat and refrigerated smoked seafoodCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
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Assistant Livestock Development Officer
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Rahuri
Diploma in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandary.
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
Solandhur Veterinary Dispensary
Madras Veterinary College
BVSc&AH
PGIMER, Chandigarh
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MS OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
Self Employed. Now Doing My Practice
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Aavin Pudukkottai
VETERINARY CONSULTANT
Madras Veterinary College
B.V.Sc &AH
Medical Component OfHCM
Remained Incharge Medical Officer with Hon'Ble C.M of J and K for More Than 20 Years from Jan 2000 To October 2020
Govt. Medical College, Jammu
M.S (General Surgery )
GADVASU, Ludhiana
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