Therapy Guidance by Vaginal Smears of Pregnant Women With Preterm Complications in Correlation With Maternal and Neonatal Outcome: A Retrospective Analysis.

Background/aim: This retrospective cohort study enrolled hospitalized women with 24+0 to 33+6 gestational weeks with conditions associated with preterm birth. We evaluated the ability of vaginal swab isolates to guide antibiotic management decisions in the setting of threatened preterm towards a clinical advantage, i.e.