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[Perinatal listeriosis]
A Tollan1, A Sundsfjord, S Lindal
1Kvinneklinikken, Regionsykehuset i Tromsø.
Summary
Human listeriosis, a rare foodborne illness, can cause fatal fetal outcomes during pregnancy. Early diagnosis of listeric infection presenting with flu-like symptoms is crucial for improving perinatal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neonatology
Background:
- Human listeriosis is a rare but serious infection, often foodborne.
- Infection during pregnancy poses a significant risk of adverse fetal outcomes due to transplacental transmission.
Observation:
- This report details a case of perinatal listeriosis.
- The infection led to a preterm stillbirth.
Findings:
- Perinatal listeriosis can manifest with maternal flu-like symptoms.
- Transplacental passage of Listeria from the maternal gut can cause fetal infection.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider listeriosis in pregnant individuals presenting with flu-like symptoms.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment of perinatal listeriosis are vital for potentially improving fetal and neonatal outcomes.