Chorioamnionitis and pregnancy outcome in HIV-infected African women

Authors :: Ladner, Joel
Leroy, Valeriane
Hoffman, Paul
Nyiraziraje, Marie
De Clercq, Andre
Van de Perre, Philippe
Dabis, Francois
Source :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology. July 1, 1998, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p293, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: HIV infection in pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of chorioamnionitis (CAM). Researchers in Africa examined 275 HIV-negative pregnant women and 286 HIV-positive pregnant women. The prevalence of the placental infection was 10% in both groups. CAM was associated with premature delivery, early rupture of membranes, and stillbirth. In HIV-infected women, CAM was associated with early neonatal death.

Subjects :: Africa -- Health aspects
Chorioamnionitis -- Risk factors
HIV infection in pregnancy -- Complications
Pregnancy, Complications of -- Africa
Health

ISSN :: 10779450
Volume :: 18
Issue :: 3
Database :: Gale General OneFile
Journal :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Publication Type :: Periodical
Accession number :: edsgcl.20964652

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