This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Regarding listeriosis in pregnancy False statement is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Mode of transmission of infection is sexual, B. Is associated with meningoencephalitis of the newborn, C. May present with skin rash at bih, D. In labour liquor is meconium stained
A: Mode of transmission of infection is sexual
Answer: A: Mode of transmission of infection is sexual 
Explanation: LISTERIOSIS: Listeria monocytogenes is an intracellular gram positibe bacillus. It is readily found in soil and vegetation. Mode of transmission of infection :Food borne infection caused by eating food like raw vegetables, coleslaw, apple cider melons milk fresh mexican style cheese smoked fish processed foods. Obstetric complications include Late miscarriage Preterm labour Delivery and stillbih LM infections can cause meningitis, enchepalitis,bacteremia pneumonia,fever and gastroenteritis. Neonatal death due to septicemia is also hight(10%).Overall perinatal moality 50% Ref. Williams Obs 23 /e p1224, 1225. DC.Duttas textbook of OBG,9th edition,page 278.