title: [Maternal chorioamnionitis and neonatal conjunctive infection due to an infrequent pathogen].
abstract: Chorioamnionitis generates significant neonatal mortality and morbidity. Its incidence in premature birth can reach 30% and up to 30-40% of cases of premature rupture of membranes is due to this entity. We describe a case of chorioamnionitis by a commensal of the oral flora (Eikenella corrodens) in a pregnant woman with premature rupture of membranes and preterm delivery, which caused conjunctivitis in the newborn. On occasion of this case, we review the issue, delving into the diagnosis and clinical significance of this pathogen.
authors.affiliation: Microbiología y Parasitología Clinica, Hospital Virgen de la Salud, Toledo, España. lidiagarcia@gmail.com
authors.forename: Lidia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: García-Agudo
authors.forename: Raquel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Segovia-de la Cruz
authors.forename: Ana Belén
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Palomo-León
authors.forename: Victoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Martino-Castañar
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Heredero-Gálvez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002821:Chorioamnionitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D016124:Eikenella corrodens; D005260:Female; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000382:microbiology*