Listeriosis, caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is an important foodborne disease that can be difficult to control and commonly results in severe clinical outcomes. We aimed to provide the first estimates of global numbers of illnesses, deaths, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) due to listeriosis, by synthesising information and knowledge through a systematic review.
Maertens De Noordhout, Charline ; Devleesschauwer, Brecht ; Angulo, Frederick J ; Verbeke, Geert ; Haagsma, Juanita ; et. al. The global burden of listeriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. In: The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Vol. 14, no.11, p. 1073-1082 (2014)