Risk factors of premature rupture of membranes in public hospitals at Mekele city, Tigray, a case control study

• Main Authors: Natnael Etsay Assefa (Author), Hailemariam Berhe (Author), Fiseha Girma (Author), Kidanemariam Berhe (Author), Yodit Zewdie Berhe (Author), Gdiom Gebreheat (Author), Weldu Mamu Werid (Author), Almaz Berhe (Author), Hagos B Rufae (Author), Guesh Welu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The incidence of premature rupture of membranes ranges from about 5% to 10% of all deliveries. A woman with premature rupture of membranes is at risk of intra-amniotic infection, postpartum infection, endometritis, and death. A neonate born from premature rupture of membranes mot...