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Streptococcus Viridans Intra‐amniotic Infection Associated with Antecedent Cunnilingus
Author(s) -
Gherman Robert B.,
Browning Joseph,
Tramont John,
Eggleston Maurice K.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1999.tb03388.x
Subject(s) - viridans streptococci , amniotic fluid , subclinical infection , streptococcus , medicine , fusobacterium nucleatum , etiology , streptococcus pyogenes , microbiology and biotechnology , immunology , biology , bacteria , pregnancy , porphyromonas gingivalis , fetus , periodontitis , genetics , staphylococcus aureus
of bacteria into the amniotic cavity has been associated with oral sex through an ascending infectious route. Previous reports have implicated both Capnocytophaga and Fusobacterium nucleatum via this process. We report a case of Streptococcus viridans intra‐amniotic infection occurring at 25 weeks’gestation. Patient questioning revealed a close temporal relationship between the onset of symptoms and previous episodes of cunnilingus. The diagnosis of subclinical bacterial colonization of the amniotic fluid should be considered in patients presenting with preterm labour and no apparent aetiology. A history of recent cunnilingus may be associated with the presence of Streptococcus viridans in the amniotic fluid.