Maternal genitourinary infections and poor nutritional status increase risk of preterm birth in Gasabo District, Rwanda: a prospective, longitudinal, cohort study

• Main Authors: Etienne Nsereko (Author), Aline Uwase (Author), Assumpta Mukabutera (Author), Claude Mambo Muvunyi (Author), Stephen Rulisa (Author), David Ntirushwa (Author), Patricia Moreland (Author), Elizabeth J. Corwin (Author), Nicole Santos (Author), Manasse Nzayirambaho (Author), Janet M. Wojcicki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of early childhood mortality and morbidity, including long-term physical and mental impairment. The risk factors for PTB are complex and include maternal nutritional status and infections. This study aimed to identify potentially modifiable...