Antimicrobials for Preterm Birth Prevention : An Overview
Joint Authors
Abramovici, Adi
Andrews, William W.
Subramaniam, Akila
Tita, Alan T.
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Preterm birth (PTB) remains a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality.
The association between PTB and infection is clear.
The purpose of this report is to present a focused review of information on the use of antibiotics to prevent PTB.
Methods.
We performed a search of the PubMed database restricted to clinical trials or meta-analyses published in English from 1990 through May 2011 using keywords “antibiotics or antimicrobials” and “preterm.” Results.
The search yielded 67 abstracts for review.
We selected 31 clinical trials (n=26) or meta-analysis (n=5) for further full-text review.
Discussion of each eligible clinical trial, its specific inclusion criteria, antibiotic regimen used, and study results are presented.
Overall, trials evaluating antibiotic treatment to prevent preterm birth have yielded mixed results regarding any benefit.
Conclusion.
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended for prevention of preterm birth.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Subramaniam, Akila& Abramovici, Adi& Andrews, William W.& Tita, Alan T.. 2012. Antimicrobials for Preterm Birth Prevention : An Overview. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Subramaniam, Akila…[et al.]. Antimicrobials for Preterm Birth Prevention : An Overview. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Subramaniam, Akila& Abramovici, Adi& Andrews, William W.& Tita, Alan T.. Antimicrobials for Preterm Birth Prevention : An Overview. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450355
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450355