Progress in understanding of the effects of Listeria monocytogenes infection on maternal pregnancy in humans and ruminants

VernacularTitle:李斯特菌感染对人和反刍动物母体妊娠影响的研究进展
Author: Kang-Li LI ¹ ; Ben LIU ; Wei-Hua ZHOU
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1. 宜春学院,宜春 336000
Keywords: Listeria monocytogenes; pregnancy; miscarriage; neonatal
From: Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(7):656-661
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes(LM)is a parthenogenetic intracellular parasitic Gram-positive short bacillus that causes listeriosis in humans and animals.LM is considered one of the four major food pathogens in the world.Infection susceptibility during pregnancy is due to pregnancy-associated immunodeficiency and LM's tropism toward reproductive organs.LM infection in pregnancy is strongly associated with miscarriage,preterm labor,and neonatal complications.This article describes events related to LM infection in pregnancy in China and other countries;discusses recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of listeriosis in detail;and focuses on the obstetric outcomes of LM infection in pregnancy.The aim of this article is to provide a reference for the future prevention and control of LM infection in pregnancy in humans and ruminants,as well as to support food safety.