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A Murine Model of Fetal Exposure to Maternal Inflammation to Study the Effects of Acute Chorioamnionitis on Newborn Intestinal Development
Published on: June 24, 2020
[Maternal chorioamnionitis and neonatal conjunctive infection due to an infrequent pathogen]
Lidia García-Agudo1, Raquel Segovia-de la Cruz, Ana Belén Palomo-León
1Microbiología y Parasitología Clinica, Hospital Virgen de la Salud, Toledo, España. lidiagarcia@gmail.com
Abstract:
Chorioamnionitis generates significant neonatal mortality and morbidity. Its incidence in premature birth can reach 30% and up to 30-40% of cases of premature rupture of membranes is due to this entity. We describe a case of chorioamnionitis by a commensal of the oral flora (Eikenella corrodens) in a pregnant woman with premature rupture of membranes and preterm delivery, which caused conjunctivitis in the newborn. On occasion of this case, we review the issue, delving into the diagnosis and clinical significance of this pathogen.
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