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Information sobre el Embarazo Listeriosis is an infection that
can occur when a person eats food that has been contaminated
with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes).
The bacteriumListeria monocytogenes is found in wild animals,
domesticated animals, and in soil and water. These bacteria make
many animals sick, leading to miscarriage and stillbirth in
domestic animals. Vegetables, meats, and other foods you eat can
get infected with the bacteria if they come in contact with
contaminated soil or manure. Raw milk or products made from raw
milk may carry these bacteria. If you eat the contaminated
products, you may get sick. The f