Chorioamnionitis: review of the literature

Leandro Torriente Vizcaíno 1, *, Danelys Cuellar Herrera 2 and Martin Cuellar Torriente 3

1 Obstetrics and Gynecology. Havana Medical Sciences University. Cuba. MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital. Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, South Africa.
2 Paediatrics. Havana Medical Sciences University. Cuba. MD, Department of Paediatrics. Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital. Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, South Africa.
3 Obstetrics and Gynecology. Matanzas Medical Sciences University. Cuba. BscMedSc (Honours), University of Stellenbosch. Department of Family Medicine, National Hospital, University of Free State, South Africa.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 07(02), 238-246
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2020.7.2.0303
 
Publication history: 
Received on 12 August 2020; revised on 23 August 2020; accepted on 26 August 2020
 
Abstract: 
Chorioamnionitis is a pathology typical of pregnancy, which evidences itself through different symptoms, both in the mother and in the fetus. Is the acute inflammation of the placental membranes (amnion and chorion). Chorioamnionitis continues to be a frequent and extremely dangerous pathology during pregnancy, so it is necessary to work promptly and efficiently.
 
Keywords: 
Pregnancy; Chorioamnionitis; Infection; Ovular membranes; Spontaneous rupture of membranes.
 
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