DETERMINE THE EFFICACY OF ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY IN PROLONGING PREGNANCY BY PREVENTING DEVELOPMENT OF INFECTION
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Antibiotic Therapy, Infection, Prolonging Pregnancy
Abstract
Introduction: Preterm premature rupture of membranes is the rupture of membranes before 37 weeks of gestation. It occurs in 3 % of pregnancies and is the cause of approximately 1/3rd of all preterm deliveries. There are certain maternal and fetal complications associated with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).
Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of antibiotic therapy in prolonging pregnancy by preventing development of infection.
Methodology: This Descriptive case series study was conducted at District Head Quarter Hospital, Mianwali during 1st June 2019 to 31st December 2019. 100 patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes were added.
Results: During the period of this study a total of 1800 deliveries occurred out of which 118 patients presented with PPROM making prevalence of 6.6%. Out of these 100 patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Ages of patients ranged between 20 to 40 years with a mean age of 27 years.
Conclusion: It was concluded from this study that conservative management of patients with PPROM with strict antenatal fetal surveillance helps in prolonging pregnancy by increasing the latency period. In this way helps in improving the neonatal outcome and decrease the burden of prematurity on NICU.
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