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Should Listeria Monocytogenes Be Tested For In Blood?

THERE WAS A RECALL AT SAM S CLUB ON FRUITS PACKAGED BY THE WAWONA PACKING CO DUE TO THE POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES. I HAVE ATE ABOUT 6 WHITE NECTARINES, ONE TODAY BEFORE READING THE RECALL. I AM NOT SURE I HAVE THE ITEM WITH THE PACK CODE. IF I DON T BELIEVE I HAVE THE SYMPTOMS, WILL I GET THEM?, AND SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR FOR A BLOOD TEST?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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Thanks for asking to healthcaremagic.I understand your concern.
Short answer: Not necessary if no symptoms
Detailed answer:
In my opinion,you need not be worried about this much as listeria usually affects children,elderly and immunodeficient individuals.Usually affected persons get gastrointestinal upset in 36 to 48 hrs after ingestion.Mostly you are devoid of infection,in case not suffering from any symptoms like GI upset,fever,chills,neck pain and rigidity etc.No need to visit a doctor for this if are well.Hope i have answered your query.If any further clarifications,happy to answer you.Take care.
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Should Listeria Monocytogenes Be Tested For In Blood?

Thanks for asking to healthcaremagic.I understand your concern. Short answer: Not necessary if no symptoms Detailed answer: In my opinion,you need not be worried about this much as listeria usually affects children,elderly and immunodeficient individuals.Usually affected persons get gastrointestinal upset in 36 to 48 hrs after ingestion.Mostly you are devoid of infection,in case not suffering from any symptoms like GI upset,fever,chills,neck pain and rigidity etc.No need to visit a doctor for this if are well.Hope i have answered your query.If any further clarifications,happy to answer you.Take care.