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Christopher H. Contag

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  • Infection of pregnant mice with Listeria monocytogenes induces fetal bradycardia.

    Hardy J, Kirkendoll B, Zhao H, Pisani L, Luong R, Switzer A, McConnell MV, Contag CH. Pediatr Res. 2012; 71 (5): 539-45

    Listeriosis is one of the most lethal bacterial diseases for fetuses and infants. However, pregnant women who get infected with Listeria may experience only mild symptoms, making the diagnosis difficult, even when the fetus is fatally infected.

    PubMedID: 22314663

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