Possible association between amniotic fluid micro-organism infection and microflora in the mouth
C Bearfield, ES Davenport… - BJOG: an international …, 2002 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether oral bacteria are found in the amniotic cavity. DESIGN:
Laboratory based analysis of clinical samples. SETTING: Royal London Hospital,
Whitechapel. POPULATION: Forty-eight women attending for elective caesarean section.
METHODS: Dental plaque, a high vaginal swab, amniotic fluid and chorioamnion tissue
were taken from women with intact membranes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Samples
were investigated using culture and microscopy for the presence of micro-organisms …
Laboratory based analysis of clinical samples. SETTING: Royal London Hospital,
Whitechapel. POPULATION: Forty-eight women attending for elective caesarean section.
METHODS: Dental plaque, a high vaginal swab, amniotic fluid and chorioamnion tissue
were taken from women with intact membranes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Samples
were investigated using culture and microscopy for the presence of micro-organisms …