noun
- Plural of listeriosis; infectious diseases caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, affecting humans and animals.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Plural form
Examples
- Listerioses can occur in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.
- The outbreak of listerioses was traced to contaminated dairy products.
- Veterinarians monitor livestock for signs of listerioses.
- Listerioses may present with fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Public health officials issued warnings about listerioses linked to processed meats.