Elsevier

Journal of Infection

Volume 13, Issue 3, November 1986, Pages 235-239
Journal of Infection

Original article
Neonatal listeriosis due to cross-infection in an obstetric theatre

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Summary

Two cases of neonatal listeriosis following Caesarian section are reported. Evidence is presented which suggests that cross-infection took place in the obstetric operating theatre. The first case shows the features of early-onset disease while the second illustrates the late-onset pattern. Listeria monocytogenes was isolated also from the mother of the first baby. The two neonatal disease patterns are discussed.

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