Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Listeria monocytogenes is responsible for causing gastrointestinal food infection called listeriosis. Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive, coccobacillus, and nonsporulating bacteria and is resistant to salt, acid, and cold. Listeriosis commonly occurs in old people, pregnant women, adults, and newborns.

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