Maternal septicemia caused by Streptococcus mitis: a possible link between intra-amniotic infection and periodontitis. Case report and literature review

Maternal septicemia caused by Streptococcus mitis: a possible link between intra-amniotic infection and periodontitis. Case report and literature review

Abstract Background Intra-amniotic infection has a strong causal association with spontaneous preterm birth and preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM). The most common route of intra-amniotic infection is the ascending pathway in which microorganisms from the vagina gain access to the amnioti...

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Main Authors: Piya Chaemsaithong, Waranyu Lertrut, Threebhorn Kamlungkuea, Pitak Santanirand, Arunee Singsaneh, Adithep Jaovisidha, Sasikarn Pakdeeto, Paninee Mongkolsuk, Pisut Pongchaikul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Chorioamnionitis
Dental caries
Intra-amniotic infection
Microbial invasion of amniotic cavity
Periodontal disease
Periodontitis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07530-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07530-z

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