Challenging management of chorioamnionitis with placental listeriosis: lessons from 2 cases

• Main Authors: Ji Hyun Park (Author), Jung Hwan Ahn (Author), Kyung Jin Seo (Author), Sae Kyung Choi (Author), In Yang Park (Author), Yeon-Hee Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Listeriosis is a rare foodborne infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. It is 12-20 times more prevalent in pregnant women compared to the general population, with a 20-40% mortality rate in neonates. Early treatment with appropriate antimicrobial agents is critical for pregnancy outcomes; howev...