WHAT IS LISTERIOSIS?
*It can be caught from foood containing listeria bacteria, or close contact with farm animals.
*Causes usually involve unpasteurised milk or dairy products such as camembert and brie.
*Pre-packed foods such as sandwiches and pate can contain listeria.
*Symptoms include high temperature, flu-like symptoms, vomiting and diarrhoea.
*Most people infected display no symptoms, but elderly and the very young people are vulnerable.
Source NHS/BBC
*It can be caught from foood containing listeria bacteria, or close contact with farm animals.
*Causes usually involve unpasteurised milk or dairy products such as camembert and brie.
*Pre-packed foods such as sandwiches and pate can contain listeria.
*Symptoms include high temperature, flu-like symptoms, vomiting and diarrhoea.
*Most people infected display no symptoms, but elderly and the very young people are vulnerable.
Source NHS/BBC