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listeria meningitis

/lɪˈstɪəriə ˌmenɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/

Tradução: Infecção bacteriana grave das membranas que envolvem o cérebro e a medula espinhal, causada pela bactéria Listeria monocytogenes, frequentemente associada a alimentos contaminados e com risco elevado para gestantes, recém-nascidos e pessoas imunossuprimidas.

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/lɪˈstɪəriə ˌmenɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ptInfecção bacteriana grave das membranas que envolvem o cérebro e a medula espinhal, causada pela bactéria Listeria monocytogenes, frequentemente associada a alimentos contaminados e com risco elevado para gestantes, recém-nascidos e pessoas imunossuprimidas.

A serious bacterial infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, often associated with contaminated food and posing higher risk to pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.

  1. Bacterial infection of the meningesC1formal

    A serious infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.

    ptMeningite por listeria

    • Listeria meningitis is a rare but severe illness often linked to contaminated food.
    • Newborns and elderly people are at higher risk for listeria meningitis.
    • Treatment for listeria meningitis requires specific antibiotics and close medical monitoring.