Organism Description
L. monocytogenes is a Gram-positive, non-spore forming rod-shaped bacterium. It belongs to the genus Listeria along with L. ivanovii, L. innocua, L. welshimeri, L. selligeri and L. Grayi. Of these species, only L. monocytogenes causes illness humans.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that causes listeriosis, a disease that can have severe consequences for particular groups...
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What is Listeria Monocytogenes?
