Infections that can cause miscarriage
There is no bacterial or viral infection that is a proven cause of miscarriage. There are, however, a number of infections that have been linked to miscarriage, including:1, 2
- Listeria monocytogenes, commonly found in soil, dust, water, sewage, unpasteurized cheeses (such as Brie, mozzarella, queso fresco, and blue cheese), and uncooked vegetables.
- Toxoplasma gondii.
- Rubella.
- Herpes simplex.
- Measles viruses.
- Cytomegalovirus.
- Coxsackie viruses, which can cause a range of infections, including hand-foot-and-mouth disease, upper respiratory infection, and meningitis. Only a small minority of Coxsackie viruses cause any symptoms or complications.
| Author: | Sandy Jocoy, RN | Last Updated: May 7, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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