Meta-Analysis
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World J Meta-Anal. Jun 28, 2021; 9(3): 317-326
Published online Jun 28, 2021. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v9.i3.317
Extraintestinal infection of Listeria monocytogenes and susceptibility to spontaneous abortion during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Amir Yousefi, Mohsen Karbalaei, Masoud Keikha
Amir Yousefi, Masoud Keikha, Department of Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 1313199137, Iran
Mohsen Karbalaei, Department of Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft 1313199137, Iran
Author contributions: The study was conceived by Keikha M; Keikha M and Karbalaei M analyzed the data; Yousefi A and Karbalaei M wrote the draft; Keikha M provided critical analysis and revision the draft; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest among the authors.
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Corresponding author: Masoud Keikha, PhD, Doctor, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Department of Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Qoreishi Center, Daneshgah Street, Mashhad 1313199137, Iran. masoud.keykha90@gmail.com
Received: April 23, 2021
Peer-review started: April 23, 2021
First decision: June 7, 2021
Revised: June 13, 2021
Accepted: June 16, 2021
Article in press: June 16, 2021
Published online: June 28, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most common bacterial infections among developing countries. Acquisition of this bacterium during pregnancy is dangerous for the health of neonates. Our results suggested that Listeria monocytogenes can significantly increase the risk of spontaneous abortion during pregnancy.