Relevance of microbiological cultures of cord blood and placental swabs in the rapid diagnosis of preterm newborn infection due to Listeria monocytogenes: A case report

• Main Authors: Francesco D'Aleo (Author), Attilio Tuscano (Author), Tarcisio Servello (Author), Marcello Tripodi (Author), Carmela Abramo (Author), Roberta Bonanno (Author), Ferdinando Antonio Gulino (Author), Sara Occhipinti (Author), Giosuè Giordano Incognito (Author), Luigi Principe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a Gram-positive bacterium causing listeriosis, a rare but severe foodborne infection, particularly impactful during pregnancy. Maternal-fetal transmission can lead to adverse fetal outcomes, yet symptoms in mothers may be nonspecific, delaying intervention. Despite the...