Infection and Preterm Birth - 21/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.ogc.2005.03.001
Laura L. Klein, MD ⁎ 
, Ronald S. Gibbs, MD
, Ronald S. Gibbs, MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 East 9th Avenue, Box B-198, Denver, CO 80262, USA
*Corresponding author
Résumé |
As many as 50% of spontaneous preterm births are infection-associated. Intrauterine infection leads to a maternal and fetal inflammatory cascade, which produces uterine contractions and may also result in long-term adverse outcomes, such as cerebral palsy. This article addresses the prevalence, microbiology, and management of intrauterine infection in the setting of preterm labor with intact membranes. It also outlines antepartum treatment of infections for the purpose of preventing preterm birth.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Plan
© 2005
Elsevier Inc. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 32 - N° 3
P. 397-410 - septembre 2005 Retour au numéro
Article précédent
- Cervical Sonography in Women with Symptoms of Preterm Labor
- Vincenzo Berghella, Amen Ness, George Bega, Michele Berghella
- Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes: Current Approaches to Evaluation and Management
- Brian M. Mercer
Bienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
L’accès au texte intégral de cet article nécessite un abonnement.
Déjà abonné à cette revue ?