The clinical and microbiological correlates of premature rupture of membranes

C. Karat; P. Madhivanan; K. Krupp; S. Poornima; N. V. Jayanthi; J. S. Suguna; E. Mathai

doi:10.4103/0255-0857.29388

The clinical and microbiological correlates of premature rupture of membranes

C. Karat, P. Madhivanan, K. Krupp, S. Poornima, N. V. Jayanthi, J. S. Suguna, E. Mathai

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Abstract

Prematurity is the cause of 85% of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is associated with 30-40% of preterm deliveries. A case-control study conducted between July 2002 and 2003 examined the correlates and risk factors for PROM in Mysore, India. WBCs in vaginal fluid, leucocytes in urine, UTI and infection with E. coli , S. aureus , C. albicans and BV were significantly associated with PROM. BV, E. coli and WBCs in vaginal fluid were independent risk factors. Screening and treatment of BV and E. coli infection in pregnancy may reduce the risk of PROM.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	283-285
Number of pages	3
Journal	Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume	24
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4103/0255-0857.29388
State	Published - Oct 1 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Case control study
PROM
Prematurity

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Microbiology (medical)

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