Intra-amniotic infection

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An intra-amniotic infection (IAI) is a bacterial infection of the amniotic sac and the surrounding amniotic fluid. An IAI is extremely dangerous to both the mother and fetus and is the most common cause of premature labor.[1]

References

  1. "Troubled Waters". iVillage. 2006. 

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