Listeria monocytogenes chorioamnionitis and preterm labor.
Two cases of Listeria monocytogenes chorioamnionitis in association with preterm labor are presented. The pathogenicity and the recommended treatments of listeriosis in regard to the pregnancy outcomes of our patients are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000382:microbiology; D002821:Chorioamnionitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008089:Listeria monocytogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008088:Listeriosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy