Listeriosis in pregnancy: A case report

Listeriosis in pregnancy: A case report

Listeria monocytogenes is an alimentary infection which can be extremely dangerous for pregnant women. A 34-year-old pregnant woman was hospitalized with fetal cardiac rate alterations and influenza-like symptoms. A caesarean section due to fetal distress was performed. A maternal-fetal listeriosis...

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Published in:The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Vol. 18; no. 6; pp. 367 - 368
Main Authors: Cito, Giuseppe, Luisi, Stefano, Faldini, Elisa, Calonaci, Giulia, Sanseverino, Francesca, Torricelli, Michela, Petraglia, Felice
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 01-12-2005
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infection
Listeriosis
pregnancy
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Summary:Listeria monocytogenes is an alimentary infection which can be extremely dangerous for pregnant women. A 34-year-old pregnant woman was hospitalized with fetal cardiac rate alterations and influenza-like symptoms. A caesarean section due to fetal distress was performed. A maternal-fetal listeriosis diagnosis was possible only after the birth through bacteriological and histological examination on both the placenta and the newborn.
ISSN:1476-7058
1476-4954
DOI:10.1080/1476050400029616