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Oral Transmission of Listeria monocytogenes in Mice via Ingestion of Contaminated Food
Published on: May 6, 2013
[Listeria infection and pregnancy]
Lilian Bostlund Olsen1, Pernille Langkjær Gormsen2, Britta Dolleris3
1Klinisk Mikrobiologisk Afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital.
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L. monocytogenes causes listeriosis, leading to bacteremia, meningitis, and foeto-maternal disease. This review focuses on foeto-maternal infections, presenting an algorithm for investigation, treatment, and follow-up. Treatment involves at least three weeks of IV aminopenicillin, combined with an aminoglycoside for the first three days. Blood cultures are recommended for all patients, and a lumbar puncture for immunocompromised mothers and all infants. The right time for delivery can be discussed, but induction/delivery after GA 37+0 is proposed, preferably after timely antibiotic treatment.
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