Listeriosis as one of the reasons of adverse outcomes in patients with immunosuppressive conditions

Abstract

Over the years, outbreaks of listeriosis around the world have been recorded with a high mortality rate, especially in patients with immunosuppressive conditions. There is a need for constant epidemic and clinical alertness about this pathology. Given the high mortality rate and the variety of clinical forms of listeriosis, an adequate assessment of the epidemiological and medical history data, as well as the use of extended range of laboratory confirmations of the diagnosis, are required. WHO recommendations for the prevention of listeriosis are similar to those for the prevention of other foodborne diseases.