Case Report : Actinomyces Naeslundii Complicating Preterm Labour In A Trisomy-21 Pregnancy

Preterm birth is a global concern with considerable morbidity and mortality. Intrapartum infection is a known cause of preterm birth and Actinomyces infection is one of the infections contributing to preterm birth. We report a case of preterm birth of a trisomy-21 neonate to a mother with positive Actinomyces naeslundii from an intra-operative placental swab sample and discussed the relationship of this bacteria and preterm delivery, and the role of postpartum antibiotics use in this case. (C) 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.