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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-1 | Issue-06
Incidence of meningitis in preterm’s born to mothers with premature rupture of membranes
N. Chowdareddy, Chandrashekar, Anil Kumar Y.C, Shivanand Bhimalli
Published: Dec. 30, 2013 | 78 66
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2013.v01i06.0066
Pages: 951-952
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Abstract
Prolonged rupture of membranes (PROM) is a common and significant cause of preterm labour and has a major impact on neonatal morbidity and mortality. Preterm premature rupture of membrane (PPROM) occurs approximately 1% of all pregnancies. Neonatal meningitis is a serious problem with a high mortality and frequent neurological sequelae. The aim of this study was to determine incidence of meningitis in preterm born to mothers with premature rupture of membranes.