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Perinatal Infections and Chorioamnionitis
Definitions and Epidemiology Chorioamnionitis (or intra-amniotic infection) is a major cause of fetal, neonatal, and maternal morbidity and mortality. There are strong associations between chorioamnionitis and maternal morbidity, preterm birth, early-onset neonatal sepsis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinopathy of prematurity, and diffuse…