Case 102. Reference case 102A

　 　 　 　
　 Listeria-induced villitis, with abscess formation seen in the placenta at the 23rd week of gestation. 　
　 　 　 　

　

 　 Infection of L. monocytogenes to the placenta can result in transplacental neonatal meningitis (HE). Microbial culture from the amniotic fluid and blood of the mother and neonate was positive.