The Role of Infections in Preterm Labour and It’s Control: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.47430/ujmr.1721.014Keywords:
Preterm labour, Preterm birth, Bacterial vaginosis, Preterm premature rupture membraneAbstract
Preterm labour (PTL) is described as the premature contraction of the uterus before 37 weeks of the gestation cycle, which could results in preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) and in most cases may lead to preterm birth. Preterm labour that results in preterm birth is a leading precursor of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Infection in the uterus occurs by the aptness of pathogenic microbes to ascend from the female genital area to the uterus. Lactobacilli species constitute about 95% of the female genital normal flora. But the invasion and colonisation of the genital area by gram-negative anaerobes has endangered the female genital area and exposed it to infection. Pathogens such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Candida albican, adenovirus and many more are indicated to play a role in preterm labour.The symptoms and clinical diagnosis of infections in the female genital area include itching and inflammation of the vaginal area, heavy, copious yellow-grey, fishy smell discharge etc. Routine clinical investigations from the first trimester of gestation cycle and the administration of probiotics, antibiotics as well as proper toiletry hygiene have contributed to reducing the prevalence of preterm labour.
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