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Human listeriosis in Britain, 1967–85, a summary of 722 cases: 1. Listeriosis during pregnancy and in the newborn

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

J. McLauchlin
J. McLauchlin
Affiliation:
The Division of Microbiological Reagents and Quality Control, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT, UK
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Clinical information was collected on 722 cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections in humans occurring in Britain between 1967 and 1985: 248 cases (34%) were associated with pregnancy (maternal, foetal, and neonatal), and comprised 9 cases (4%) of maternal bacteraemia without infection of the foetus; 42 cases (19%) of intra-uterine deaths; 118 cases (54%) of neonatal infection diagnosed within 2 days post-partum; and 50 cases (23%) of neonatal infection diagnosed as ill after 2 days post-partum. An overall mortality of 50% was recorded.

The cases unassociated with pregnancy are described elsewhere (see accompanying paper).

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Research Article
Information
Epidemiology & Infection , Volume 104 , Issue 2 , April 1990 , pp. 181 - 189
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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