Almost half of all preterm births are caused or triggered by an inflammatory process at the
feto-maternal interface resulting in preterm labor or rupture of membranes with or without …

Preterm birth (PTB)(delivery before 37 weeks' gestation) is a leading cause of neonatal
death and disease in industrialized and developing countries alike. Infection (most notably …

Spontaneous preterm delivery, prematurity, and low birth weight due to prematurity account
for a great part of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Specifically, chronic amniotic fluid …

Neonates, particularly those born prematurely, are among the most vulnerable age group for
morbidity and mortality due to infections. Immaturity of the innate immune system and a high …

The intrauterine environment was long considered sterile. However, several infectious
threats are already present during fetal life. This review focuses on the postnatal …

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Although the
underlying causes of pregnancy-associated complication are numerous, it is well …

Background: Antimicrobial responses have been shown to be profoundly attenuated in very
preterm neonates when examined on cord blood. However, we lack data on these …

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of childhood mortality in children under 5 and
accounts for approximately 11% of births worldwide. Premature babies are at risk of a …

Fetal development and growth occur in a sterile amniotic cavity while first exposure to
microorganisms happens at birth. However, at least 25% of all preterm births, the leading …

OBJECTIVES: Preterm neonates are at increased risk of sepsis compared with those born at
term. We investigated immune status at birth and early neonatal life in very preterm …