Listeriosis in second trimester of pregnancy: case report from India

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2003 Apr;56(2):60-1.

Abstract

Although Listeria monocytogenes infection occurs in sporadic and epidemic forms throughout the world, there are certain countries (especially Asian countries) that have reported only a few cases or failed to report even a single case. During her third visit at 17(+5) weeks of gestation, a 22-year-old primigravida presented with the complaint of an acute painful abdomen, leaking per vaginum and low-grade fever for the 2 preceding days. On ultrasonography, a single live fetus with no amniotic fluid was seen and the pregnancy was therefore terminated. L. monocytogenes was isolated from a high vaginal swab.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • India
  • Listeria monocytogenes / isolation & purification*
  • Listeriosis / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / microbiology*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second