Listeriosis is a bacterial infection caused by the genus listeria. it leads to blood infections and meningitis, and causes death in about 20% of infected people. it is particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. in pregnant women, listeriosis often leads to miscarriage or stillbirth. listeria is capable of surviving and growing at temperatures slightly above freezing, and is often found in unpasteurized dairy products. how is listeria different from many other types of bacteria

Answer: Unlike other bacteria listeria germ usually grow and spread in the refrigerator thereby contaminating the refrigerator and spread to the foods stored in the refrigerator

Listeria are known to be causative agent of rare bacterial diseases called listeriosis. This infection are usually caused by eaten foods that are contaminated by listeria. Thus, Listeria can cause serious illness in newborns, pregnant women and adult with weaked immune system. unlike other bacteria listeria germ usually grow and spread in the refrigerator thereby contaminating the refrigerator and spread to the foods stored in the refrigerator which consequently cause sickness in the family.