Listeria

We study the host and bacterial factors involved in Listeria monocytogenes invasion of the central nervous system. To this end, we combine in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro systems, as well as imaging, […]

High-throughput sequencing has revolutionized our abilities to track and characterize novel bacterial strains as they emerge and disseminate globally. Genome-based typing systems are being developed to replace or complement classical epidemiological markers and have […]

The PIBnet initiative is a large collaborative program that aims at reinforcing microbial strain collection management and characterization approaches and technologies. It involves National Reference Centers, WHO-collaborative centers, biological resources centers and other microbiological expertise laboratories, together […]

Neurolisteriosis is a common and frequently fatal complication of Listeria monocytogenes infection in human and ruminants. It has a high impact on human and animal health, but only little is known about its pathogenesis. […]

The LISTERIAGEN project aims to identify host genetic factors associated with susceptibility to listeriosis.

MONALISA is a prospective national study on invasive listeriosis. It aims to identify risk and prognostic factors for invasive listeriosis and to dissect the clinical and biological features of each form of infection (septicemia, central nervous […]