AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UROGENITAL INFECTIONS AND PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES.

Abstract

Introduction: Urogenital infections are common causes of premature rupture of membranes (prom). The present study was aimed at correlating the colonization of the organisms and possible infections in the vagina and urinary tract of mothers presenting with premature rupture of membranes. 96 high vag Materials And Methods: inal swabs and urine of patients with premature rupture of membranes were subjected to bacteriological studies according to the recommended procedures. Out of 56 and 40 cases of PROM and PPROM, 25% and 32.5% had vaginal infect Results: ion respectively (Table 1) & 16.1%and 27.5% showed urinary tract infection respectively (Table 2). The most common organism isolated from high vaginal swab culture was Candida followed by Enterococcus and E.Coli. The most common organism isolated from urine culture was E.Coli, followed by Enterococcus in both PROM and PPROM cases. Uroge Conclusion: nital infections constitute major risk factors for premature rupture of membrane