Intraamniotic infection with Haemophilus influenzae. Report of a case and review of the literature.
We report a rare case of intraamniotic infection with Haemophilus influenzae in a woman presenting with preterm premature rupture of membranes. Review of the literature identified 7 cases of intraamniotic infection with Haemophilus influenzae in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes or with preterm labor and intact membranes.
Mazor
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Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.
Chaim
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Maymon
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D002821:Chorioamnionitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000382:microbiology; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D018805:Sepsis / Q000382:microbiology