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Infectious disease specialist Stepanova told how dangerous meat contaminated with listeria is

Infectious disease specialist Stepanova: Listeria-infected meat can cause encephalitis

Infectious disease doctor Ekaterina Stepanova told what happens to a person when consuming meat contaminated with listeriosis.

Infectious disease specialist Stepanova told how dangerous meat contaminated with listeria is
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Earlier it became known that in a batch of chicken from Kazakhstan found listeriosis. According to infectious disease doctor Ekaterina Stepanova, infection of meat or dairy products with this bacteria can occur at various stages of production. At the same time, it is possible to determine the presence of listeria only in laboratory conditions.

In conversation with 360.ru Stepanova told what will happen to a person if he eats contaminated meat. The patient will have fever, diarrhea, confusion and headache.

“Listeriosis can lead to meningitis, encephalitis and other serious illnesses. In pregnancy, listeriosis is dangerous for the fetus,” - summarized the doctor.

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Author: Наталья Чудесатова

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