Antimicrobials for Preterm Birth Prevention: An Overview

• Autori principali: Akila Subramaniam (Autore), Adi Abramovici (Autore), William W. Andrews (Autore), Alan T. Tita (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Objective. Preterm birth (PTB) remains a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The association between PTB and infection is clear. The purpose of this report is to present a focused review of information on the use of antibiotics to prevent PTB. Methods. We performed a search of the PubMe...