The role of infection in the pathogenesis of preterm labor and delivery, and the specific
mechanisms through which this association is demonstrated are presented. Cellular and …

A of preterm labor is whether this process results from premature activation of the
physiologic mechanisms involved in the onset of parturition at term. Although term and …

A growing body of evidence suggests that infection is associated with preterm labor and
delivery. This chapter will review this evidence and discuss the proposed cellular and …

Premature birth causes high rates of neonatal morbidity and mortality. There are multiple
causes of preterm birth. This article reviews the evidence linking subclinical infection and …

Inflammation has been implicated in the mechanisms responsible for preterm and term
parturition, as well as fetal injury. Out of all of the suspected causes of preterm labor and …

Preterm delivery remains the preeminent problem in perinatal care worldwide. Recent data
suggest that cervical/vaginal microflora, and/or the inflammatory responses they engender …

Preterm delivery accounts for a substantial percentage of perinatal mortality and morbidity. A
large body of evidence suggests that perinatal infections may play an etiologic role in …

OBJECTIVE: There is no evidence for the participation of the human fetus in the
mechanisms responsible for the onset of preterm labor. We propose that preterm labor in the …

Emerging concepts of sepsis suggest that the host response to an infectious stimulus results
in some cases of uncontrolled release of inflammatory cytokines leading to signs of sepsis …

Preterm birth (defined as delivery prior to 37 weeks' gestation) complicates 5-10% of all
births. It is a major cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Approximately 20% of all …