Chorioamnionitis risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of chorioamnionitis include preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), prematurity, nulliparity, prolonged labor and rupture of membranes, multiple digital vaginal examinations during an early rupture of membranes, and meconium stained liquor in women with prolonged labor.

Risk Factors

• Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)
• Prematurity
• At-term Risk factors:
  • Nulliparity
  • Prolonged labor and rupture of membranes
  • Multiple digital vaginal examinations during an early rupture of membranes
  • Meconium stained liquor in women with prolonged labor