PROBLEM: Subclinical microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity occurs in 18.8% of women
with term labor and intact membranes and in 34% of patients with term PROM and is a risk …

Objective: Our goal was to compare the value of amniotic fluid tests in the detection of
microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity and in the relationship with the amniocentesis-to …

OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to compare the value of amniotic fluid tests for the detection of
microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity and in the prediction of the amniocentesis-to …

Objectives: Our purpose was to (1) determine the value of amniotic fluid interleukin-6
determination in the detection of microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity and (2) compare …

PROBLEM: The purpose of this study was to determine if amniotic fluid concentrations of the
interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) are of value in diagnosis of microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity and …

The purpose of this study was to determine the value of amniotic fluid white blood cell count
in the diagnosis of microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity. Amniotic fluid was retrieved by …

Problem The diagnosis of microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity (MIAC) has been
traditionally performed using traditional cultivation techniques, which require growth of …

Citation Marconi C, Ramos BRA, Peraçoli JC, Donders GGG, Silva MG. Amniotic fluid
interleukin‐1 betaand interleukin‐6, but not interleukin‐8 correlate with microbial invasion of …

OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine and compare the value of several rapid diagnostic
tests in the detection of intraamniotic infection. STUDY DESIGN: Gram stain, intraamniotic …

Objective: Intra-amniotic infection/inflammation are major causes of spontaneous preterm
labor and delivery. However, diagnosis of intra-amniotic infection is challenging because …