Trichomonas vaginalis Associated With Low Birth Weight and Preterm Delivery

Frances Cotch, Mary; G. Pastorek, Joseph; P. NUGENT, ROBERT; L. Hillier, Sharon; S. Gibbs, Ronald; H. Martin, David; A. Eschenbach, David; Edelman, Robert; Carey, Christopher; A. Regan, Joan; A. Krohn, Marijane; A. Klebanoff, Mark; Rao, Vijaya; G. Rhoads, George

doi:10.1097/00007435-199707000-00008

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Trichomonas vaginalis Associated With Low Birth Weight and Preterm Delivery

Published in Sexually Transmitted Diseases • Jul 1, 1997

Authors:

Mary Frances Cotch

Joseph G. Pastorek

ROBERT P. NUGENT

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Several studies have suggested that pregnant women infected with Trichomonas vaginalis may be at increased risk of an adverse outcome. GOAL: To evaluate prospectively the association between T. vaginalis and risk of adverse pregnancy outcome in a large cohort of ethnically diverse women....

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Medicine

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Obstetrics

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