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Amniotic fluid index values after preterm rupture of the membranes and subsequent perinatal infection

Article Abstract:

Pregnant women who have less than normal amounts of amniotic fluid may have an increased risk of developing a uterine infection if their membranes rupture prematurely. This was the conclusion of a study of 225 pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes. Amniotic fluid is thought to contain natural antibacterial substances.

Infection, Complications and side effects, Uterus, Oligohydramnios

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Effectiveness of antenatal corticosteroid administration after preterm premature rupture of the membranes

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A single dose of corticosteroids may benefit pregnant women with premature rupture of fetal membranes. In a study of 362 such women, a single dose of betamethasone reduced the risk of fetal respiratory distress syndrome and brain hemorrhage.

Evaluation, Drug therapy, Corticosteroids, Adrenocortical hormones, Betamethasone

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Qualitative human chorionicgonadotropin testing of cervicovaginal washings for the detection of preterm premature rupture of membranes

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A study was conducted to determine whether a qualitative human chorionicgonadotropin (hCG) test using cervicovaginal washings obtained from pregnant women was a useful predictor of preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM). The results revealed that qualitative hCG testing of cervicovaginal washings found to be a useful predictor of PPROM.

Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Diagnosis, Pregnant women, Chorionic gonadotropin, Chorionic gonadotropins

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