The genus Listeria contains six species, two of which are pathogenic: Listeria monocytogenes, the food-borne human pathogen responsible for listeriosis, on which this chapter is focused, and L. ivanovii, an animal pathogen.. Phages of Listeria monocytogenes are, with a few exceptions, specific with respect to the serogroup of the host cells. The major serogroups (1/2 and 4) can be differentiated on the basis of somatic antigen composition and sugar substitution of cell wall teichoic acids (TAs) (. ).
Eyelid swelling has many causes (see Table: Some Causes and Features of Eyelid Swelling). It usually results from an eyelid disorder but may result from disorders in and around the eye socket (orbit) or from disorders elsewhere in the body that cause widespread swelling. Common causes.
Symptoms And Causes Of Swollen Eyelid. Swollen eyelid is the swelling in the upper and lower eyelids of a person. Swollen eyed lids can also be a symptom of an other disease and medical conditions such as conjunctivitis. Periorbital puffiness is the name given to this condition.he treatment of swollen eyelids depends on the cause of it. When Stye is the cause then antibiotics can be used. Cold compression and artificial ear drops can be used for lowering the symptoms when conjunctivitis is the cause. Hot and cold compresses are more effective when the disease had occurred in the mild form.