Objective: Critically review obstetric, epidemiologic, microbiologic, and pathophysiologic
information regarding the possible casual associations of bacterial vaginosis with premature …

Premature rupture of membranes arises from what are likely multifaceted and multistep
pathogenic pathways. Pathophysiological processes may involve, both endogenous and …

Although transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis to infants during vaginal birth can result in
conjunctivitis and pneumonitis, there is uncertainty about other adverse effects of chlamydial …

OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to analyze (1) the effects of prevalent lower reproductive tract
infections and (2) the effect of systematic diagnosis and treatment to reduce risks of early …

Much information suggests that maternal reproductive tract infections, both recognized and
unrecognized, account for an important and possibly preventable portion of preterm births. If …

In a prospective study of 202 women (gestational age 24 ± 4 weeks), we evaluated possible
influences of lower genital tract infection or bacterial conditions on obstetric outcomes, …

We demonstrated that in vitro exposure to bacterial collagenase and collagenase-producing
microorganisms significantly reduces measures of strength (bursting load), elasticity, and …

Available information suggests that some instances of preterm birth or premature rupture of
membranes are associated with clinically unrecognized infection and inflammation of the …

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

Trichomonas vaginalis causes a common genitourinary infection which is frequently
asymptomatic. At present, pregnant women are not usually screened for the infection unless they …