[The role of lower genital tract infection in PROM].

The authors conducted a prospective study of the role of lower genital tract infection in PTL and PROM in high risk obstetric population with special interest in pathogens colonizing the maternal tract. A total amount of 62 women within 28 to 37 weeks of gestation were enrolled and interviewed. Subjects were cultured for Gardnerella vaginalis, group B streptococcus, Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Bacterioides fragilis, M. Hominis, U. Urealyticum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Candida galabrata and they were followed to delivery. Preterm rupture of membranes occurred in 30.6% of these pregnancies.