listeriosis

listeriosis Definition

lis·te·rio·sis (lis tir′ē ō′sis)

noun pl. -·ses′-sēz′

any of various infections in animals and occas. humans, caused by listeria and often associated with encephalitis, meningitis, etc.

Etymology: see listeria

listeriosis Usage Examples

Converse of object

cause: However, the disease can cross the placenta causing the more severe neonatal listeriosis in the fetus.

Adjective modifier

human: Human listeriosis is primarily a food borne disease strongly linked to dairy produce.

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