First-trimester Septic Abortion Due toSalmonella enteritidis Oranienburg

[摘要] Background:Septic abortion caused by transplacental salmonella infection is extremely rare; thereare no reported cases of serotypeoranienburgas an etiology.Case:We describe a patient with non-typhoidalSalmonella enteritidisserotypeoranienburgas acause of first-trimester pregnancy loss. The rapid progression of this patient's septicemia and adverseoutcome is described. The epidemiology and natural history of salmonella infections are also discussed.Conclusion:Non-typhoidal salmonella is still a cause of morbidity in Western countries. Thisinfection can result in rapid-onset fetal demise and septic abortion.

[学科分类] 妇产科学