Abstract
The role of lower genital tract microflora and antenatal maternal risk factors in preterm labour
Highlights
Preterm labour (PTL) resulting in the delivery of premature babies is a major factor contributing to perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide
Teenage and low socio economic status were high risk factors associated with PTL
Current multiple pregnancy showed a possible association with the occurrence of PTL
Summary
Preterm labour (PTL) resulting in the delivery of premature babies is a major factor contributing to perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. In developed countries it has been found to occur in 7-10% of all pregnancies [1,2,3] a n d be responsible for approximately 75% of all perinatal deaths [1]. Approximately 6-7% of survivors of preterm birth have been shown to have some form of major handicap and this incidence has remained unchanged during the past two dacades [7,8]. Identifying the high risk group susceptible to develop PTL may help to prevent the high incidence of perinatal morbidity and mortality due to prematurity. In a significant proportion no identifiable cause can be found, ascending infection from the lower genital tract has been identified as probably an important cause for PTL (13 -17)
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