Diseases and Conditions
Listeria infection
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Complications
Most listeria infections are so mild they can go unnoticed. However, in some cases, a listeria infection can lead to life-threatening complications, including:
- Generalized blood infection
- Inflammation of the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain (meningitis)
