After eating sashimi from the fridge: Man hospitalized for three weeks with meningitis

A man from China was hospitalized for three weeks after eating sashimi that had been stored in the refrigerator and developed meningitis from Listeria bacteria. His condition began with chills and high fever, and deteriorated into severe headaches. Doctors recommend eating raw fish on the day of purchase and avoiding prolonged storage in the refrigerator.

A middle-aged man from China was hospitalized for three weeks after eating sashimi, slices of raw fish, that had been stored in the refrigerator for several days. Medical tests determined that the infection was caused by Listeria bacteria, which in severe cases can spread in the body and reach the central nervous system. His condition began with chills and a fever of 39.6 degrees Celsius, and later severe headaches appeared. He required hospitalization and antibiotic treatment that lasted three weeks. Listeria is a bacterium that can contaminate food and cause illness, and in severe cases the infection can spread through the bloodstream and reach the central nervous system. Doctors recommend eating sashimi and raw fish on the day of purchase and not storing them in the refrigerator for several days, keeping food at a temperature below 4 degrees Celsius, and adhering to expiration dates. Pregnant women, people aged 65 and over, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at increased risk.