Chorioamnionitis Flashcards
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What is chorioamnionitis?
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an ascending bacterial infection of the amniotic fluid / membranes / placenta
2
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What is the major RF for chorioamnionitis?
A
preterm premature rupture of membranes
3
Q
How is it treated?
A
Prompt delivery of the foetus (via cesarean section if necessary) and administration of intravenous antibiotics is widely considered the mainstay of initial treatment for this condition
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