The National Health Department has announced that 61 deaths have been reported since the outbreak of Listerioses. 727 cases were reported in 2017, Gauteng leads with 447 cases reported and in second place, 92 cases reported in Western Cape.
Listeriosis is described as dangerous but treatable. It is spread by bacteria and is found in soil, water and vegetation and is caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
In December, regulations were amended according to which Listeriosis was added to the list of notifiable diseases.
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