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Many cases of listeria of infectious diseases are reported in the South African province of Gauteng.
The death toll from deaths is increasing in the outbreak of listeria that has hit South Africa. According to the government, at least 172 people died as a result of the infectious disease, a doubling from the January data.
A total of 915 people were infected with the bacteria, which is transmitted through food and can be treated with antibiotics. According to the NICD Health Authority, the source of the infection is unknown.
The bacterium Listeria, present in the soil, water and growth, can lead to a flu-like illness, blood poisoning and meningitis. People usually come in contact with the bacteria via vegetables or meat.
In severe cases, the disease is fatal. The risks are greater for newborns, the elderly, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems. The province of Gauteng, in northern South Africa, recorded 59% of the most affected cases.
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