The correlation between placental histology and microbiologic infection in the diagnosis of chorioamnionitis in preterm delivery.

Introduction: This study sought to investigate the correlation between histologically proven chorioamnionitis and placental bacteriologic infection in preterm births.

Methods: Women who gave birth before 34 + 0 weeks' gestation at a tertiary medical center between the years 2018-2019 were identified by a database review. Data was collected on clinical characteristics and findings on placental histology, cultures, and polymerase chain reaction.

A novel extended prophylactic antibiotic regimen in preterm pre-labor rupture of membranes: A randomized trial.

Objectives: Prophylactic antibiotic use in preterm pre-labor rupture of membranes (PPROM) is associated with a significant reduction in intra-amniotic infection and improved neonatal outcome. However, data is insufficient to determine the optimal antibiotic regimen. Considering the rise in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia early-onset sepsis rate and the emergence of ampicillin resistance, our aim is to compare the efficiency of two antibiotic regimens in prolonging pregnancy and reducing infectious morbidity.

Ultrafine particles in airways: a novel marker of COPD exacerbation risk and inflammatory status.

Purpose: Ultrafine particles (UFP) are toxic due to their small size and penetration into deeper lung compartments. We aimed to evaluate the exhaled breath condensate (EBC)-UFP content as a reflection of inflammation and oxidative stress status in COPD patients and as an exacerbation risk marker.

Methods: EBC was collected by conventional methods.