IVD Test Reagent/Kits, Serology, Bacteria, Listeria Species
Definition : Serology reagents intended to detect antibodies to species of Listeria, a genus of bacteria closely resembling bacteria of the family Corynebacteriaceae. A species of these bacteria (i.e., Listeria monocytogenes) is the etiologic agent of listeriosis, which causes in utero infection that can cause abortion, stillbirth, or premature birth; infections acquired during birth can cause cardiorespiratory distress, diarrhea, vomiting, and meningitis. Infection in adults can produce meningitis, endocarditis, and disseminated granulomatous lesions.
Entry Terms : "Listeria Species Detection/Identification Reagents" , "Listeriosis Diagnostic Reagents" , "Bacterial Meningitis Diagnostic Reagents" , "Reagents, Serology, Bacteria, Listeria Species"
UMDC code : 21815
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