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Meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, often caused by an infection.

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Deli meats and processed meat risks during pregnancy

Deli meats and processed meat risks during pregnancy

Why deli meats are treated differently in pregnancy Deli meats are often ready-to-eat foods. That convenience is part of the problem: they may be eaten without a final cooking step that would kill bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes can contaminate foods during processing, slicing, packaging, or handling, and it has a notable ability to survive and grow […]