Histologic chorioamnionitis is associated with reduced risk of late-onset sepsis in preterm infants
BACKGROUND: Histologic chorioamnionitis (HCA) is implicated in the onset of preterm labor and delivery. Chorioamnionitis is a known risk factor for early-onset sepsis and may modulate postnatal immunity. Preterm infants are at greatly increased risk of late-onset sepsis (LOS), particularly with coag...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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American Academy of Pediatrics
2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/52534 |