Evaluation of Fusobacterium nucleatum in Amniotic Fluid of Women with Preterm Labour

Objective: The effect of Fusobacterium nucleatum, an oral commensal, on pregnancy outcomes is of global concern. This study screened for F. nucleatum and the fadA gene in amniotic fluid obtained from women presenting with preterm labour. Methods: This is a cross-sectional pilot study. Amniotic fl...

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Main Authors: Francisca Nwaokorie, Kehinde S. Okunade, Uwem Edet, Olukayode Obisanya, Ayodele Ekun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babcock Medical Society 2023-12-01
Series:Babcock University Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://bumj.babcock.edu.ng/index.php/bumj/article/view/219