Histological chorioamnionitis is predicted by early infant C‐reactive protein in preterm infants and correlates with neonatal outcomes

Volume: 109, Issue: 4, Pages: 720 - 727
Published: Oct 28, 2019
Abstract
Aim Histological chorioamnionitis (HCA) is associated with preterm birth and adverse neonatal outcomes. We evaluated the rise in C-reactive protein (CRP) in preterm infants as a predictor of HCA severity and outcomes. Methods Consecutive preterm infants, born January 2009 to January 2014 in the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, under 32 weeks' gestation or <1.5 kg birthweight, were included. Histological chorioamnionitis was staged as...
Paper Details
Title
Histological chorioamnionitis is predicted by early infant C‐reactive protein in preterm infants and correlates with neonatal outcomes
Published Date
Oct 28, 2019
Volume
109
Issue
4
Pages
720 - 727
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