Rare fetal death due to listeria-contaminated soft cheese: case study
The infection resulted in maternal and congenital sepsis and premature birth, UK doctors report
UK obstetricians are urging clinicians to have a high index of suspicion for listeriosis in pregnancy after a rare case of fetal sepsis and death following maternal consumption of contaminated soft cheese.
Their patient, aged in her early 20s, presented to the Leighton Hospital in Crewe complaining of exertional dyspnoea, severe abdominal pain, dry cough and episodes of reduced fetal movement.
