Pediatrics
The placenta's role in protecting the fetus from infection
The mammalian placenta is a sort of armored car protecting a developing fetus. All manner of infectious agents attempt to break in, but few of them can.
Mar 2, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Listeria infection causes early pregnancy loss in primates
Researchers in Wisconsin have discovered how Listeria monocytogenes, a common foodborne pathogen, travels through the mother's body to fatally attack the placenta and fetus during early pregnancy in a macaque monkey.
Feb 21, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Listeria may be serious miscarriage threat early in pregnancy
Listeria, a common food-borne bacterium, may pose a greater risk of miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy than appreciated, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine ...
Feb 21, 2017
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Immunology
Study adds to evidence listeriosis is unrelated to lowered immunity in pregnancy
A newly identified bacterial protein that is shown to jump-start infection may be the culprit in a foodborne disease that strikes pregnant women in disproportionately high numbers, leading to miscarriage and pre-term birth ...
Dec 23, 2016
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Medical research
New compounds discovered as candidates for new antimicrobial drugs against Listeria infection
Scientists at Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) have discovered chemical compounds which are able to attenuate the virulence of the bacterial human pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Their findings are published today ...
Mar 17, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC: Some progress seen in foodborne illness
(HealthDay)—The incidence of reported infections with Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 and a common strain of Salmonella bacteria have decreased, while infections with other types of Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Vibrio ...
May 15, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Costco Canada recalls chicken salad over listeria risk
Costco Canada is recalling Kirkland Signature brand roasted chicken salad because of a possible listeria contamination.
Apr 3, 2015
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Health
Three organic food companies recall products over listeria fears (Update)
Three organic food companies that use spinach in their food have recalled hundreds of thousands of items over listeria concerns.
Mar 24, 2015
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Health
Listeria traced to second Blue Bell ice cream production plant (Update)
A foodborne illness that contributed to the deaths of three people has been traced to a second production facility operated by Blue Bell Ice Cream, a company spokesman and health officials said Tuesday.
Mar 24, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
U.S. officials pinpoint common sources of foodborne illnesses
(HealthDay)—Beef, dairy, fruit and certain types of vegetables are among the most common sources for the four major types of foodborne illness that strike nearly 2 million Americans each year, a U.S. government report finds.
Feb 24, 2015
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