The Prevalence of Urogenital Infections in Pregnant Women Experiencing Preterm and Full-Term Labor

Urogenital infections are extremely prevalent during pregnancy and are an important cause of premature labor. However, the prevalence of urogenital infections during childbirth is not well known. Objective. Identify urogenital infections present at the beginning of labor in both full-term and preter...

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Main Authors: Paulo César Giraldo, Edilson D. Araújo, José Eleutério Junior, Rose Luce Gomes do Amaral, Mauro R. L. Passos, Ana Katherine Gonçalves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/878241