Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2009
Case ReportsListeriosis in pregnancy complicated by postpartum heart block.
Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne pathogen that primarily affects pregnant women. Cardiac involvement is an uncommon complication of infection. We present a case of a gravida with Listeria bacteremia at 36 weeks of gestation. ⋯ Heart block is a rarely reported and possibly overlooked complication of listeriosis. Mothers with listerial infection should be screened for cardiac complications to avoid unexpected decompensation.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Aug 2009
Historical Article GuidelineACOG Committee Opinion No. 439: Informed consent.