Abstract | OBJECTIVE: STUDY DESIGN: RESULTS: The overall rate of intra-amniotic inflammation was 42% (93/219 samples); proven intra-amniotic infection was detected only in 23% (50/219 samples). Intra-amniotic inflammation with a negative amniotic fluid culture for micro-organisms was found in 23% (51/219 samples) and was as common as proven intra-amniotic infection. Pregnancy outcome was worse in patients with intra-amniotic inflammation and a negative culture than in those patients with a negative culture and without inflammation. There were no differences in the interval-to-delivery or rate of complications between patients with intra-amniotic inflammation and a negative culture and patients with proven amniotic fluid infection. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Soon-Sup Shim, Roberto Romero, Joon-Seok Hong, Chan-Wook Park, Jong Kwan Jun, Beyong Il Kim, Bo Hyun Yoon |
Journal | American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
(Am J Obstet Gynecol)
Vol. 191
Issue 4
Pg. 1339-45
(Oct 2004)
ISSN: 0002-9378 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15507963
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Matrix Metalloproteinase 8
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Topics |
- Adult
- Amniotic Fluid
(microbiology)
- Chorioamnionitis
(epidemiology)
- Female
- Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
(epidemiology)
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases
(epidemiology)
- Matrix Metalloproteinase 8
(analysis)
- Obstetric Labor, Premature
(epidemiology)
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Outcome
(epidemiology)
- Risk Factors
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