Inflammatory Mediators of Pre-Term Labor
Intrauterine infection/inflammation (IUI), also known as chorioamnionitis, is a condition that occurs when bacteria from the urogenital tract ascends to the uterus and infects the membranes surrounding the fetus as well as the amniotic fluid. It is well established that IUI contributes to preterm labor and can led to devastating health outcomes for both the pregnant individual and the fetus. Not all IUI cases end in preterm delivery, however, thus necessitating research to identify the specific inflammatory mediators that drive IUI-induced preterm labor.
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