{"id":305600,"date":"2024-07-26T18:36:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=305600"},"modified":"2024-07-26T18:36:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:06:58","slug":"listeria-and-listeriosis-disease-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/listeria-and-listeriosis-disease-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"Listeria and Listeriosis Disease Outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Source- This post on the<strong> Listeria Outbreaks in the US and Canada<\/strong> has been created based on the article \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-health\/2024-listeria-outbreaks-us-canada-explained-9474916\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to know about the Listeria outbreaks in the US and Canada<\/a>\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express\u201d on 26 July 2024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content user-select-text\" role=\"heading\" aria-label=\"Sent by Copilot: The **Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)** is currently underway at the **Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan** in Delhi. This four-day event brings together experts from India and abroad to address pressing concerns related to plastic waste management, recycling, and sustainability. The conference aims to promote circularity and discuss innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Notable attendees include Secretary of the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, **Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma**, and Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, **Smt. Mercy Epao**[^1^] [^3^]. Topics covered include advances in biodegradable plastics, circular economy principles in waste management, and policy frameworks affecting plastics use and recycling[^2^]. Let me know if you need more information! \ud83d\ude0a\">\n<div class=\"ac-container ac-adaptiveCard has-image\">\n<div class=\"ac-textBlock\">\n<h2>Why in the news?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Recently, two separate outbreaks of listeria have been reported in the United States and Canada, resulting in four deaths (two in each country) and several hospitalizations.<\/p>\n<h2>About Listeria and Listeriosis<\/h2>\n<p><strong>i) About:<\/strong> Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria found in soil, water, vegetation, and animal feces, which can lead to an infection called listeriosis when ingested through contaminated food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ii) Symptoms:<\/strong> Symptoms of listeriosis include vomiting, nausea, cramps, severe headache, constipation, and fever, and can appear up to two months after consuming the contaminated food.<\/p>\n<p>iii) High-risk groups for listeriosis include immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and the elderly, with the median age in the US outbreak being 75.<\/p>\n<p>iv) Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable, being 10 times more likely to develop a listeria infection, which can lead to pregnancy loss, premature birth, or life-threatening infection in newborns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>v) Treatment and Prevention: <\/strong>Treatment for listeriosis depends on the severity of the infection. Mild cases, where the bacteria remain in the intestines, may resolve with standard treatments for stomach infections, including antibiotics. However, if the infection spreads beyond the intestines, it leads to invasive listeriosis, presenting severe symptoms two weeks after consuming contaminated food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus: Science and technology<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source- This post on the Listeria Outbreaks in the US and Canada has been created based on the article \u201cWhat to know about the Listeria outbreaks in the US and Canada\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express\u201d on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? 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