The role of infection in preterm labour and birth

被引：38

作者：

Lamont, RF ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Northwick Pk & St Marks Hosp, Dept Obstet & Gynaecol, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England

来源：

HOSPITAL MEDICINE | 2003年 / 64卷 / 11期

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D O I：

10.12968/hosp.2003.64.11.2343

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Preterm birth is the major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Infection is a major cause of preterm tabour. Abnormal genital tract flora in early pregnancy is predictive of preterm tabour. Antibiotics may be of help in preventing preterm birth.

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页码：644 / 647

页数：4

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