Few microorganisms associated with bacterial vaginosis may constitute the pathologic core: a population-based microbiologic study among 3596 pregnant women
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The presence of particular microorganisms and the absence of Lactobacillus bacteria in the vagina are strongly associated with bacterial vaginosis. Researchers identified vaginal microorganisms in 3,174 pregnant women. Vaginosis in pregnancy increases the risk of amniotic infection and premature delivery. The presence of Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, and anaerobic bacteria, plus the absence of Lactobacillus species of bacteria, was associated with bacterial vaginosis in 75% of cases.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1998
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Association between colonization with group B streptococci during pregnancy and preterm delivery among Danish women
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Pregnant women who have group B streptococcal bacteria in their vagina during the later part of their pregnancy are more likely to have a premature birth. This was the conclusion of a study of 2,846 births in Denmark.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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Clinical impact of mild carbohydrate intolerance in pregnancy: a study of 2904 nondiabetic Danish women with risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus
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Pregnant women with mild glucose intolerance still have a higher risk of pregnancy complications compared to women without glucose intolerance. Glucose intolerance is a risk factor for diabetes.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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