Antibiotic choice for the management of preterm premature rupture of membranes in Taiwanese women
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Date Issued
2022-04-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is one of the most common causes of preterm birth. Antibiotic treatment is recommended to prolong the pregnancy course and reduce fetal morbidity in women with PPROM. However, the guidelines for antibiotic selection are based on studies done years ago, mostly in Western countries, which may not reflect the geographic, temporal, and ethnic variation in microbial colonization and infection in other parts of the world. We aimed to understand whether the antibiotics recommended by the current guidelines were sufficient to eradicate the majority of pathogens involved.
Subjects
Antibiotic; Antibiotic resistance; Preterm birth; Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)
Type
journal article