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Listeria is a common bacteria found in raw meats, soils, and in unpasteurized milks.

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Listeriosis is an infection caused by the bacteria, Listeria Monocytogenes.

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Typically contraction of the bacteria leads to a blood infection or an infection of the meneges surrounding the brain.

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Listeria can have a very long or short incubation period. Symptoms known to show up as early as same day, or as late as 70 days later.

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Typically Symptoms include those of many foodborne illnesses such as, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

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Women who are pregnant are at a much higher risk because a Listeria infection can lead to premature birth or even miscarriage. Symptoms in a pregnant woman may mimic those of the Flu.

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For the average healthy person Listeria may be mild and seem like it wouldn't be too bad. But for anyone who falls into a category of immunocompromised, Listeria can be much more dangerous, even fatal.

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Pregnant women, one who is taking Chemotherapy, one who has AIDS, anyone over the age of 65, are just a few of the people who are at the most risk if they were to contract Listeria.

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Seeing how listeria is most commonly contracted through, raw or undercooked meats, or raw, unwashed vegetation, you should make sure you are cooking your meats to the appropriate temperatures, and wash your vegetables thoroughly before consuming.

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Listeria Monocytogenes is a bacteria meaning it can be treated with a round of antibiotics. As long as the infection does not develop into something more serious such as meningitis.