Case report : Actinomyces naeslundii complicating preterm labour in a trisomy-21 pregnancy

Authors

• Hang-Cheng OngFollow
• Albert Chuan-Kai Ling
• Doris Sin-Wen Ng
• Rong-Xiang Ng
• Pui-Li WongFollow
• Sharifah Faridah Syed OmarFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2021

Abstract

Preterm birth is a global concern with considerable morbidity and mortality. Intrapartum infection is a known cause of preterm birth and Actinomyces infection is one of the infections contributing to preterm birth. We report a case of preterm birth of a trisomy-21 neonate to a mother with positive Actinomyces naeslundii from an intra-operative placental swab sample and discussed the relationship of this bacteria and preterm delivery, and the role of postpartum antibiotics use in this case. (C) 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Keywords

Actinomyces naeslundii, Preterm delivery, Preterm birth, Postpartum antibiotics

Publication Title

Idcases

Recommended Citation

Ong, Hang-Cheng; Ling, Albert Chuan-Kai; Ng, Doris Sin-Wen; Ng, Rong-Xiang; Wong, Pui-Li; and Syed Omar, Sharifah Faridah, "Case report : Actinomyces naeslundii complicating preterm labour in a trisomy-21 pregnancy" (2021). Research Publications (2021 to 2025). 10997.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2021_2025/10997

Divisions

medicinedept

Volume

23