Two Outbreaks of Listeria monocytogenes Infection, Northern Spain

In the province of Gipuzkoa, Spain (≈700,000 inhabitants), 7–12 episodes of human listeriosis were recorded annually during 2009–2012. However, during January 2013–February 2014, 27 episodes were detected, including 11 pregnancy-associated cases. Fifteen cases in 2 epidemiologically unrelated outbre...

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Main Authors: Emilio Pérez-Trallero, Carmen Zigorraga, Junkal Artieda, Miriam Alkorta, José M. Marimón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/12/14-0993_article