Problem Inflammation and infection play a major role in preterm birth. The purpose of this
study was to (i) determine the prevalence and clinical significance of sterile intra‐amniotic …

OBJECTIVE: Intraamniotic inflammation is a risk factor for adverse pregnancy and neonatal
outcome, regardless of the presence or absence of a positive amniotic fluid (AF) culture. The …

Objective: The objectives of this study were to:(1) determine the amniotic fluid (AF)
microbiology of patients with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM); and (2) …

Objective The purpose of this study was to compare intraamniotic inflammation vs microbial
invasion of the amniotic cavity (MIAC) as predictors of adverse outcome in preterm labor with …

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

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency and clinical significance
of intraamniotic inflammation in patients with preterm labor and intact membranes. Study …

Objective. To compare the amniotic fluid (AF) concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines
between women with preterm labor and intact membranes that delivered within 7 days, with …

Objective: To analyse whether intraamniotic inflammation in response to bacteria is different
below and above gestational age 32 weeks in pregnancies complicated by preterm prelabor …

Objective: Preterm birth is associated with 5–18% of pregnancies and is the leading cause
of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Amniotic fluid (AF) interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a key cytokine …

Problem Preterm birth is commonly preceded by preterm labor, a syndrome that is causally
linked to both intra‐amniotic infection and intra‐amniotic inflammation. However, the …