Abstract
In 1986-87 the Centers for Disease Control conducted an active population-based survey of Listeria monocytogenes infections in six regions of the United States. Listeriosis was reported in 154 patients: one-third of cases were perinatal and the remaining two-thirds occurred in the elderly and immunosuppressed. 28% of cases were fatal. 82 cases and 239 controls matched for age and underlying disease were enrolled in a study of risk factors for listeriosis. Cases were significantly more likely than controls to have eaten uncooked hot dogs or undercooked chicken, with 20% of the overall risk of listeriosis attributable to consumption of these foods. No other risk factors were identified.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 779-782 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | The Lancet |
Volume | 332 |
Issue number | 8614 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)