Neonatal Listeriosis
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Neonatal listeriosis is an infection in newborns caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It is a form of listeriosis occurring in the perinatal period, often acquired transplacentally or during passage through an infected birth canal. The term 'neonatal listeriosis' is a specific presentation of listeriosis in newborns, distinct from adult forms. It is a serious infection that can cause sepsis, meningitis, and pneumonia in neonates.
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