Listeriosis in two twin pregnancies after in vitro fertilization with differential outcome and literature review.

PURPOSE: In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become a very common procedure in the infertility practice due to its accessibility. The study is aiming at presenting two twin pregnancy-related infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes and reviewing the reported cases of listeriosis in multiple pregnancies.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Two listeriosis cases with twin pregnancy after IVF were described and the literature on pregnancy-associated listeriosis was reviewed.

RESULTS

The risk of listeriosis should be underscored in pregnant women after IVF, and timely diagnosis and rational treatment might result in a better outcome.

CONCLUSIONS

The current study highlights that the infections due to L. monocytogenes should be noted in multiple pregnancies after IVF.