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Infection in newborn siblings
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|April 1, 1977
Summary
A mother gave birth to twins, one with meningitis and one with sepsis, caused by Listeria monocytogenes. Perinatal infection was suspected despite negative maternal cultures, indicating potential bacterial persistence.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal infections
- Bacterial pathogenesis
- Maternal-fetal medicine
Background:
- Listeria monocytogenes is a significant cause of invasive neonatal infections.
- Neonatal sepsis and meningitis pose severe health risks to newborns.
- Previous spontaneous abortion in the mother raises concerns for reproductive tract infections.