Buchholz U, Mascola L (2001): Transmission, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of Listeria monocytogenes
Infect. Dis. Clin. Pract. 10: 34-41.

An article describing the transmission, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of L. monocytogenes is presented. The important role of clinical care providers and public health workers in addition to patient treatment is elaborated. The provision of food safety education to patients and reporting of listeriosis cases to the health department are given. Listeriosis through "activation" of intracellular organisms is described and risk factors, syndromes, and presentation of perinatal and nonperinatal listeriosis discussed. Laboratory diagnosis and treatment of listeriosis are also discussed.