Incidence and significance of Urogenital infections & preventive strategies of preterm Labour and premature rupture of membranes

Objective: To know the incidence of infections in preterm labour (PTL), premature rupture of membranes (PROM), neonatal morbidity and preventive strategies of preterm labour.
Methods: study consists of 100 urine and vaginal samples obtained from patients with preterm labour / PROM. The study group includes patients admitted into NRI General Hospital Labour Ward.
Results: Out of 100 total cases 58% PROM, 35% PTL, and 7% PROM &PTL. Among 100 patients 59% unbooked, 41% booked. The infection was more prevalent between 18 to 24 years of age (74%). 75% patients were between 30 and 37 weeks. The infection was more common among primigravidae (60%). Various pathogens were isolated in PROM & PTL patients.