| Acute chorioamnionitis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2674804 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In summary, acute intra-amniotic infection or chorioamnionitis is a relatively common complication of pregnancy and may be associated with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity. Maternal mortality is rare, as is mortality in term infants. Mortality in premature infants is probably related to prematurity itself rather than infection per se. Diagnosis is based primarily on the presence of maternal fever. Treatment consists of antibiotics and delivery. Antibiotics should be begun as soon as the diagnosis is made unless delivery is imminent (less than 1 hour). Cesarean section offers no specific advantage to the fetus and may carry increased risk to the mother. |
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Authors:
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L C Gilstrap; S M Cox |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Volume: 16 ISSN: 0889-8545 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 1989 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-10-19 Completed Date: 1989-10-19 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709551 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 373-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use* Bacterial Infections / drug therapy* Chorioamnionitis / drug therapy* Female Humans Infant, Newborn Pregnancy Risk Factors |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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