Intraamniotic infection with fusobacteria |
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Authors: | W Chaim M Mazor |
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Institution: | (1) Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka Medical Center, P.O. Box 151;(2) the Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, 84101 Beer-Sheva, Israel |
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Abstract: | Summary A literature search produced ten studies in which Fusobacterium was cultured from amniotic fluid in women with preterm labor
and intact membranes or with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Fusobacterium was isolated in 9.9% (9/91) of positive
amniotic fluid cultures in women with preterm PROM and in 28.3% (17/60) of positive amniotic fluid cultures in women presenting
with preterm labor and intact membranes. Fusobacterium plays a previously unrecognized role in the pathogenesis of premature
labor and delivery. Amniotic fluid culture for anaerobs, specifically Fusobacterium, is suggested for all women who present
with premature labor and intact membranes and do not respond to tocolytic drugs. |
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Keywords: | Intraamniotic infection Fusobacterium Preterm labor Premature rupture of membranes |
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