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Infection and premature rupture of the membranes
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 October 2008
Premature rupture of the membranes (prom) and preterm birth
Preterm birth remains a paramount problem in health care worldwide. In the USA, approximately 6–10% of births occur preterm.1–3 Gestational age at birth is the most important determinant of an infant's morbidity and mortality. Preterm infants account for approximately 75% of neonatal deaths,3–5 as well as incalculable direct and indirect financial costs and morbidity.6–9
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