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Listeriosis

Listeriosis

Listeriosis is a rare illness caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. The Listeria bacteria are common in soil and some raw foods. Eating foods that contain listeria bacteria can cause illness in some people, especially those who are pregnant, elderly or who have immune suppression.

Notification

Listeriosis is a notifiable disease in NSW and must be reported by phone as soon as possible after diagnosis.
 
Doctors, Hospitals and laboratories must notify the local Public Health Unit (PHU).
 
Select your local PHU  to obtain the correct notification form and notify your local PHU.

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