[Research-based assessment of antibiotic resistance of beta hemolytic group B streptococci].

Unlabelled: Since the 1950s, beta hemolytic streptococcus group B have constituted the major etiological factor of perinatal infections. GBS colonization of the genital tract among pregnant women is diagnosed between 35 and 37 weeks of gestation, and is associated with approximately 25% risk of neonatal early-onset infections (EOD). The infection is severe among 1-3% of the newborns, and usually results in sepsis or pneumonia.

Semen quality in men from subfertile couples from the region of Łódź (Poland) according to the new reference values recommended by WHO 2010.

The semen analysis is the main diagnostic tool for evaluating the male fertility potential. The standard semen analysis includes evaluation of the sperm concentration, motility, and their morphology. The most important question is whether the results from semen analysis may be accurate markers for male fertility.

[Monitoring of labour and delivery in the presence of meconium stained amniotic fluid by pulse oximetry].

Objectives: Evidence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid during labor suggests implementation of close monitoring of fetal well-being.

Design: Our purpose was to compare fetal oxygen saturation between cases with normal and meconium stained amniotic fluid.

Materials And Methods: Fetal oxygen saturation was continuously recorded with use of Nellcor N-400 fetal pulse oximeter in 30 control cases of term labour of normal, and 30 cases of meconium stained amniotic fluid.

[Comparison between computerized cardiotocography analysis in triplet and singleton pregnancies].

Objectives: Triplet pregnancies have higher perinatal morbidity and mortality rates than singleton pregnancies. In modern perinatology computer cardiotocography is one of the best methods of fetus state assessment.

Design: The research was based on computer analysis of cardiotocograph printouts.

[Some aspects of fungi multifocal invasions connected with the genital organs in women].

The aim of presented study was analysis of fungal invasions of the genital organs, oral cavity and digestive tract in 799 women. Fungal strains were identified using API 20C and API 20C AUX (bioMérieux); they were as follows: Candida albicans, C. krusei, C.