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A bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. It occurs in newborns, elderly, and immunocompromised patients. The bacteria are transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food. Clinical manifestations include fever, muscle pain, respiratory distress, nausea, diarrhea, neck stiffness, irritability, seizures, and lethargy.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for listeriosis has been reported in the published literature.
1 FDA-approved treatment is available for listeriosis, including ERYTHROMYCIN (ERYTHROMYCIN, approved 1981).
Brand Name | Generic Name | Mechanism | Approved | Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
1 clinical trial registered, 1 recruiting. Interventions under study include procedural interventions. Pipeline includes 1 NA. Research is primarily industry-sponsored.
446 publications have been identified in PubMed for listeriosis. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (38%), Review / Meta-Analysis (21%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (20%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Laboratory research | 168 | 38% |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 4:05 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
ERYTHROMYCIN |
— |
1981 |
Available |
Gene therapy approaches for listeriosis have been reported in the published literature.
1 trial found
Research summaries |
95 |
21% |
Disease patterns and progression | 91 | 20% |
Patient case studies | 53 | 12% |
New treatment approaches | 15 | 3% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 14 | 3% |
Other research | 5 | 1% |
Clinical study results | 5 | 1% |
Chevée V (2026). [PMID: 41474325](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41474325/). *mBio*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
de Sousa ÍA (2026). [PMID: 41902495](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41902495/). *Headache*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Liu X (2026). [PMID: 41513368](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41513368/). *Anal Chim Acta*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Rijal R (2026). [PMID: 41334932](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41334932/). *Microbiol Spectr*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Carneiro KO (2026). [PMID: 42118168](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42118168/). *Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Huang J (2026). [PMID: 41570665](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41570665/). *Microbiol Res*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Zhang Y (2026). [PMID: 39992218](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39992218/). *Foodborne Pathog Dis*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Maddaloni C (2026). [PMID: 41750503](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41750503/). *Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Alteio LV (2026). [PMID: 40923842](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40923842/). *Crit Rev Microbiol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Księżak E (2026). [PMID: 41979591](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41979591/). *Przegl Epidemiol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
AI-curated news mentioning listeriosis
Updated Apr 17, 2026
A study published on PubMed details whole genome sequencing surveillance of human clinical Listeria monocytogenes isolates in Switzerland from 2019 to 2024. This research aims to enhance understanding of the genetic diversity and epidemiology of Listeria infections.
The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli meats. This update highlights ongoing public health efforts to address food safety concerns.
The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of listeria infections linked to deli meats. This outbreak highlights ongoing food safety concerns and the need for public awareness.
CDC emphasizes the importance of food safety to prevent listeria infections, which can be deadly for vulnerable populations. The agency urges everyone to stay informed and take precautions as temperatures rise.