The role of amniocentesis in the management of chorioamnionitis with Listeria monocytogene

Listeriosis is prevalent in pregnant women. Associated morbidity includes miscarriage, chorioamnionitis, intrauterine and neonatal death. Maternal symptoms are not specific and the diagnosis is difficult with a high rate of false-negative microbiology results. We report here the case a patient who developed a chorioamnionitis at 31 weeks gestation. Diagnosis was established by examination of the amniotic fluid. We report a case of Literiosis in pregnancy diagnosed by direct examination of amniotic fluid obtained by amniocentesis.