Maternofetal infections due to Eikenella corrodens

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Maternofetal infections due to Eikenella corrodens

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International audience. Eikenella corrodens, a commensal of the human oral cavity, is generally associated with bite wounds and head and neck infections. Neonatal infections are rare. We report two cases of premature birth associated with maternofetal E. corrodens infection.

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