Infección durante el embarazo como factor causal de ruptura prematura de membranas y de parto pretérmino.

Translated title of the contribution: Infection in pregnancy as a causal factor in premature membrane rupture and preterm labor

L. Yáñez-Velasco, R. Gatica-Marquina, J. L. Salinas-Velázquez, J. Cortés-Pérez, P. Figueroa-Arredondo, E. Calderón-Jaimes

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Abstract

This article discusses recent evidence pointing to an infectious etiology of premature rupture of the membranes and preterm labor. We conclude that antepartum infection is strongly related to preterm labor, premature rupture of the membranes and perinatal morbidity and mortality.

Translated title of the contributionInfection in pregnancy as a causal factor in premature membrane rupture and preterm labor
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)288-297
Number of pages10
JournalSalud Publica de Mexico
Volume32
Issue number3
StatePublished - May 1990
Externally publishedYes

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