1. Body mass index : Information
A good way to determine if your weight is healthy for your height is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). Being overweight puts strain on your heart and can lead to serious health problems. These problems include:
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2. Outbreak of <I>Listeria monocytogenes</I> Infections Associated with Pasteurized Milk from a Local Dairy --- Massachusetts, 2007
Outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes Infections Associated with Pasteurized Milk from a Local Dairy --- Massachusetts, 2007
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Scenario : Ellen is a 48 year old professional woman who lives and works in Hartford, Connecticut. She has four adult children and two grandchildren. She also has two aging parents who live nearby and who, though they have been active all their li...
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4. Listeria Infections: MedlinePlus
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 be.....
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5. Listeria monocytogenes
One-page flyer in plain language lists steps to take to reduce their risk of listeriosis for pregnant women and newborns. Research: Listeriosis Food Safety Messages and Delivery Mechanisms for Pregnant Women | PDF; One-page flyer in plain language...
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6. Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram
Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium. It is the agent of listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacteria. Listeriosis has recently been recognized as an important public health p...
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7. BBB - Listeria monocytogenes
This is a Gram-positive bacterium, motile by means of flagella. Some studies suggest that 1-10% of humans may be intestinal carriers of L. monocytogenes. It has been found in at least 37 mammalian species, both domestic and feral, as well as at le...
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8. Listeria Monocytogenes: eMedicine Infectious Diseases
Listeria monocytogenes, although an uncommon cause of illness in the general population, is an important pathogen in pregnant patients, neonates, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised individuals. It is typically a food-borne organism. Lister...
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9. Listeria Monocytogenes And Meningitis - AOL Health
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria are commonly found in soil; dust; water; sewage; unpasteurized cheeses such as brie, mozzarella, and blue cheese; and uncooked vegetables. These bacteria can enter the body through contaminated food or water. Foods ...
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10. Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes) - Minnesota Dept. of Health
Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The disease affects primarily pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems.
www.health.state.mn.us.
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