Listeriosis Death Toll Rises in South Africa

The Department of Health amended the list of notifiable diseases to now include listeriosis following the deaths of 61 people. Notifiable diseases are required by law to be reported to government authorities so that monitoring and early warning systems may be implemented for potential future outbreaks.

Microscopic view of Listeriosis bacteria.

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