RT Journal Article
T1 Case Series of Listeria monocytogenes in Pregnancy: Maternal–Foetal Complications and Clinical Management in Six Cases
A1 Castaño-Frías-Lucía, 
A1 Tudela-Littleton-Peralta-Carmen, 
A1 Segura-Oliva-Natalia, 
A1 Suárez-Arana-María, 
A1 Cuenca-Marín-Celia, 
A1 Jiménez-López-Jesús S., 
K1 Listeriosis
K1 Embarazo - Complicaciones y secuelas
AB Listeria monocytogenes, a Gram-positive intracellular bacillus, causes listeriosis,which is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and vertical transmission. The incidenceof the disease is estimated to be between one and ten cases per million globally, with pregnantwomen being particularly vulnerable. Objective: The aim was to describe the clinical characteristics,management, and outcomes of cases of gestational listeriosis at Hospital Materno Infantil deMálaga in order to improve our understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. Methods:A retrospective analysis of six confirmed cases of listeriosis was performed in pregnant women orneonates. Diagnostic confirmation was achieved using analytic and microbiological methodologies,including blood cultures and the measurement of C-reactive protein (CRP). Ethical approval wasobtained, and clinical data were reviewed for reasons related to consultation, treatment approaches,and complications. Results: The most frequently observed symptoms were fever and abdominalpain, with complications such as intrauterine death and suspected chorioamnionitis. Four patientswere treated with antibiotics, leading to improved outcomes. No severe complications such asneurolisteriosis were observed. Conclusions: Pregnant women are more susceptible to L. monocytogenes,which can cause mild maternal symptoms but severe foetal outcomes, including prematurity,foetal death, or neonatal infections. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial for improvingmaternal–foetal outcomes.
PB MDPI
SN 2076-2607
YR 2024
FD 2024-11-13
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/44707
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/44707
LA eng
NO Castaño Frías L, Tudela-Littleton Peralta C, Segura Oliva N, Suárez Arana M, Cuenca Marín C, Jiménez López JS. Case Series of Listeria monocytogenes in Pregnancy: Maternal–Foetal Complications and Clinical Management in Six Cases. Microorganisms. 2024; 12(11):2306. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12112306
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 25 feb 2026