listeria Flashcards
1
Q
risk
A
extremes of all ages
>65
weakened
normal people usually arent effected
preganat women and the baby
2
Q
why is it so difficult to have listeria
A
survives fidge and even freezing
3
Q
what are we worreid about in listeria
A
MENINGITIS !!
4
Q
signs of listeriois in cns
A
stiff neck
confusion
changes in LOC
seizures
5
Q
pregnancy
A
During pregnancy, a listeria infection is likely to cause only mild signs and symptoms in the mother. The consequences for the baby, however, can be devastating — the baby can die in the womb or have a life-threatening infection within a few days of being born.
6
Q
common route for it
A
in food
7
Q
cover for it (googel)
A
penicillin - ampicciilin
or cotrimoxiazole
