Haemophilus influenzae amnionitis associated with prematurity and premature membrane rupture.
Prematurity and premature rupture of the membranes present major obstetric problems. When associated with amnionitis, the result may be disastrous. A case of Haemophilus influenzae aminionitis in association with premature rupture of the membranes is presented. The rarity of this organism as a causative agent in amnionitis and its possible causative role in premature membrane rupture are considered in review of the scant relevant literature.
D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000209:etiology*; D006192:Haemophilus Infections; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007249:Inflammation / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*