date:May 18, 2015
immune system is the bodys natural reaction or response to foreign invasion.
Everyone is susceptible to contracting a foodborne illness. However, because your immune system changes during pregnancy, and your unborn child has an underdeveloped immune system, you and your unborn child are at risk for illnesses associated withListeria monocytogenesandToxoplasma gondii.
Listeria monocytogenesis a harmful bacterium found in many foods.Listeria monocytogenescan lead to a disease called listerios