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Fusobacterium nucleatum  is a gram-negative anaerobe, a constituent of the oral microflora, responsible for chronic periodontal diseases.  Case Report:  We describe a preterm infant with premature rupture of membranes at 23 weeks of gestational age due to  F. nucleatum . The newborn died soon after birth. Placental histopathology showed severe necrotizing chorioamnionitis and funisitis with gram-negative bacilli. After autopsy,  F. nucleatum  was microbiologically isolated from the lung. The mother had dental hygiene 1 day before delivery, presenting mild and diffuse gingivitis. At admission, she had leukocytosis, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, but no fever.  Conclusion:  This case highlights the possibility of  F. nucleatum  spreading from oral cavity after a dental procedure to the placenta with chorioamnionitis and fetal infection. This raises the question of whether dental procedures during pregnancy should be accompanied by prophylactic antibiotics.

Fulminant Sepsis and Perinatal Death at 23 Weeks Due to Fusobacterium nucleatum