Listerial sepsis

Listerial sepsis is a severe, life-threatening bloodstream infection caused by Listeria bacteria, often contracted from contaminated ready-to-eat foods, unpasteurized dairy, or raw vegetables. It particularly affects pregnant women, newborns, elderly people, and those with weakened immunity, causing high fever, confusion, and can lead to organ failure. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics.