Listeriosis – infectious disease of humans and animals, is widespread. Sources of listeriosis in humans include many species of wild and domestic animals., including rodents and birds. Sick animals contaminate the environment with their secretions, soil, household items, as well as food and water.

Listeriosis pathogens – microorganisms (listeria), stable in the external environment. They not only last a long time, but also reproduce in food products at low temperatures, even in a refrigerator. Boiling and household disinfectants have a detrimental effect on Listeria..

Human infection occurs as a result of eating contaminated food or water, inhalation of dust when cleaning premises, inhabited by rodents, in contact with sick animals.

Listeria enters the human body through the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, mucous membranes of the pharynx, fever, eye, damaged skin. Moreover, The causative agent of listeriosis has the ability to penetrate the placenta, which leads to intrauterine death of the fetus and newborns in the first days of life. Due to this listeriosis is most dangerous for pregnant women.

The clinical manifestations of listeriosis are quite varied. The disease begins acutely, two to four weeks after infection. There is a high fever, a sore throat may develop in the future, conjunctivitis, damage to the gastrointestinal tract, meningoencephalitis and sepsis.

Listeriosis is one of the causes of miscarriages and premature births in pregnant women. Possible long-term carriage of Listeria in the human body without clinical manifestations. Every pregnant woman should know, that in order to prevent the development of listeriosis in the fetus and newborn, it is necessary to register with the antenatal clinic for observation as soon as possible, and if necessary- for examination for listeriosis and timely treatment.

Listeriosis is curable!

At the first signs of illness, you should immediately consult a doctor!

To prevent listeriosis, it is necessary to follow preventive measures and personal hygiene, especially strictly – women during pregnancy. Consume food only before the expiration date, rinse fruits and vegetables thoroughly, especially used for preparing salads. When resting or working in summer cottages, you should: clean the premises using a wet method, using household disinfectants; store food and water in places, inaccessible to rodents; After contact with pets, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Following these simple rules will allow you and your loved ones to prevent listeriosis.!

State Institution "TsGE Zavodskoy district of Minsk", 2024 year