Listeria monocytogenes chorioamnionitis and preterm labor

Am J Perinatol. 1988 Jul;5(3):286-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-999705.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniotic Fluid / microbiology
  • Chorioamnionitis / complications*
  • Chorioamnionitis / diagnosis
  • Chorioamnionitis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Listeria monocytogenes / isolation & purification
  • Listeriosis / complications*
  • Listeriosis / diagnosis
  • Listeriosis / pathology
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / diagnosis
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / etiology*
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / pathology
  • Pregnancy