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Why we wash our hands: Listeriosis.

The organism: Listeria Monocytogenes The disease: Listeriosis Symptoms: Fever, muscle aches, nausea, confusion, meningitis, convulsions, miscarriage of pregnancy How it works: L. monocytogenes is a bacteria that is commonly found in soil; it is  prevalent around cattle, sheep, goats, pigs … Continue reading

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