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The 1999 case definition appearing on this page was re-published in the 2003 CSTE position statement 2003-ID-01 (available at http://www.cste.org/PS/2003pdfs/2003finalpdf/03-ID-01Revised.pdf). Thus, the 1999 and 2003 versions of this case definition are identical.
In adults, invasive disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes manifests most commonly as meningitis or bacteremia; infection during pregnancy may result in fetal loss through miscarriage or stillbirth, or neonatal meningitis or bacteremia. Other manifestations can also be observed.
Confirmed: A clinically compatible case that is laboratory-confirmed
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