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Listeria infection

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Listeriosis is a food-borne disease which is caused by listeria monocytogenes (bacteria). Listeria lives in the soil, water, and feces, and it can contaminate the food and transmit to you by ingestion.   Listeria can live with refrigeration and even with freezing. Although listeriosis is a rare disease, it is fatal to some categories like pregnant women, immune-compromised people, and the elderly.   Causes of listeriosis Ingesting food contaminated with Listeria: vegetables, animal meat, unpasteurized milk, hot dog, soft cheese, deli meat, or refrigerated smoked seafood. Epidemiology In the United States, the number of cases of listeriosis ranges between 2 to 3 cases per million population per year. In Canada, the annual incidence of listeriosis is about 4 cases per million population. Because of the low immunity of both: neonates and old-aged people, they are more subjected to listeria infection. Neonatal infections include two types: early-onset dise
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Cervical cancer

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Although cervical cancer is a threatening disease, and the number of cases increases each year worldwide, early diagnosis has a positive impact on controlling the percentage of the disease. This article discusses the nature of cervical cancer, cervical cancer causes , symptoms, diagnosis, screening, cervical cancer treatment , and prevention. What is cervical cancer?  Cervical cancer begins in the cervix: it is the lowest part of the uterus, and it connects the uterus and the vagina. And like other types of cancer, cervical cancer occurs as a result of abnormal growth of the cervical cells. Cervical cancer causes Human Papillomavirus (is the main  cause of cervical cancer ); other causes include early sexual contact, multiple sexual partners, and administration of oral contraceptives. Signs and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer One of the first warning signs of cervical cancer is Abnormal vaginal bleeding ; other cervical cancer signs and symptoms : ·        Vaginal d
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