Value of amniotic fluid interleukin-8 for the prediction of histological chorioamnionitis in preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Kacerovsky M, Drahosova M, Hornychova H, Pliskova L, Bolehovska R, Forstl M, Tosner J, Andrys C.

Journal Article 2009; 30(6): 733-738 PubMed PMID: 20038922 Keywords: Adult, Amniotic Fluid:metabolism, Biomarkers:metabolism, Chorioamnionitis:diagnosis, Female, Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture:diagnosis, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Interleukin-8:metabolism, Predictive Value of Tests, Pr.

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether amniotic fluid levels of interleukin-8 (IL-8) are of value in the antenatal diagnosis of acute histological chorioamnionitis (HCA) in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

SETTING: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Charles University, Medical School and University.....

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Value of amniotic fluid interleukin-8 for the prediction of histological chorioamnionitis in preterm premature rupture of membranes.

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