This means that for some women with premature membrane rupture, antibiotics may be beneficial, while for others, this same treatment may be detrimental. Twenty-seven women had a history of premature birth or miscarriage, and so were considered at high risk of premature delivery. The team also collected samples from 87 women who came to hospital with premature membrane rupture. MEMBRANE RUPTUREThe women with membrane rupture were treated with oral erythromycin four times a day for 10 days. In both sets of women, the researchers analysed bacteria present, their proportions and changes at different stages of the pregnancy to find the impact of premature membrane rupture and antibiotic treatment on vaginal microbiota.

Source: Daily Nation January 30, 2018 09:00 UTC