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Listeria miscarriage

Last edited: 4/16/2026

Overview

Listeria infection during pregnancy, particularly Listeria monocytogenes, can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal infections. The risk is particularly elevated in early pregnancy stages 1.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical suspicion based on symptoms (fever, gastrointestinal issues) and exposure history 1.
  • Laboratory confirmation through blood cultures and sometimes amniotic fluid cultures 1.
  • Serological tests (IgM and IgG antibodies) can aid in diagnosis 1.

    • Management

  • Antibiotic Therapy: Ampicillin or amoxicillin are often recommended first-line treatments 1.
  • Adjunctive Measures: Close monitoring of both maternal and fetal well-being, including serial ultrasounds 1.

    • Special Populations

  • Pregnancy: Increased vigilance and prompt treatment initiation to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes 1.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Obtain thorough medical, ethical, legal, and psychological counseling for all parties involved in surrogacy arrangements to ensure comprehensive care and informed decision-making (Evidence: Expert opinion) 1.
  • Initiate empirical antibiotic therapy with ampicillin or amoxicillin in pregnant women suspected of listerial infection to prevent severe maternal and fetal complications (Evidence: Moderate) 1.
  • Regularly monitor pregnant women with listeriosis for signs of fetal distress and consider serial amniocentesis if indicated, to guide management decisions (Evidence: Moderate) 1.

    • References

    1 . ACOG committee opinion number 397, February 2008: surrogate motherhood. Obstetrics and gynecology 2008. link

    Original source

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      ACOG committee opinion number 397, February 2008: surrogate motherhood. Obstetrics and gynecology (2008)
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