Listeria monocytogenes. An important pathogen in premature labor and intrauterine fetal sepsis.
Listeria monocytogenes is a rare complication of pregnancy. Maternal listeriosis often causes premature labor and congenital infections. High perinatal morbidity and mortality rates are associated with this disease. Two cases of fetal perinatal infections, complications and management are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008088:Listeriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*