Vaginal flora in preterm premature rupture of membranes and their sensitivity to commonly used antibiotics
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Midwifery management of prelabor rupture of membranes at term.
Spontaneous rupture of membranes before the onset of labor at term is commonly referred to as PROM (either premature or preterm rupture of membranes) and occurs in about 8% of term pregnancies. PROM is associated with an increased risk of infection. Many controversies exist regarding the optimal management of PROM, including the choice of induction or expectant management, use of digital vagina...
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