Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia sufferers deal with myriad symptoms, not the least of which is pain. It is a chronic disorder that is characterized by ongoing widespread muscle pain and tenderness, and is usually accompanied by fatigue, insomnia, depression and anxiety.
Listeria monocytogenes (commonly known as listeria) is a bacterium that is widespread in the environment. It is found in soil, vegetation, water, sewage and the feces of animals and humans. Listeria can cause Listeriosis, a serious but rare illness that in certain cases can lead to brain infection and even death. The elderly, newborns, pregnant women and those who have a weakened immune system are most susceptible to developing Listeriosis.
In fact, according to the CDC, Listeria infections cause 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths each year in the United States. Causes. A Listeria infection is typically caused by eating contaminated foods, according to the Mayo Clinic. The bacteria live naturally in soil and water in the environment, and it is possible for vegetables to become contaminated by Listeria when growing in contaminated soil, or when manure is used a fertilizer, Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City told Live Science.