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Abortion associated with Campylobacter upsaliensis

T Gurgan¹, K S Diker

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology

|December 1, 1994

Summary

Campylobacter upsaliensis, a bacterium, caused an abortion in an 18-week-pregnant woman. This is the first reported case linking this specific Campylobacter species to pregnancy loss.

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Obstetrics

Background:

Campylobacter species are common causes of bacterial gastroenteritis.
While some Campylobacter species are known to cause complications during pregnancy, the role of Campylobacter upsaliensis remains largely unexplored.

Observation:

A pregnant woman at 18 weeks gestation presented with symptoms leading to the isolation of Campylobacter upsaliensis.
The bacterium was identified in both the mother's blood and the fetoplacental tissues.

Findings:

This case represents the first documented instance of Campylobacter upsaliensis infection leading to spontaneous abortion.
The presence of the bacteria in fetoplacental material suggests a direct role in the pregnancy loss.

Implications:

This finding expands the spectrum of pregnancy-associated infections caused by Campylobacter species.
Highlights the importance of considering Campylobacter upsaliensis in pregnant women with unexplained abortions, especially those with potential animal contact.
Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and prevalence of Campylobacter upsaliensis in obstetric complications.

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