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Maternal septicemia caused by Streptococcus mitis: a possible link between intra-amniotic infection and periodontitis. Case report and literature review.

Piya ChaemsaithongWaranyu LertrutThreebhorn KamlungkueaPitak SantanirandArunee SingsanehAdithep JaovisidhaSasikarn PakdeetoPaninee MongkolsukPisut Pongchaikul
Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2022)
This is the first case report demonstrating maternal septicemia and intra-amniotic infection caused by S. mitis which might be attributed to periodontitis in women presenting with preterm PROM. We highlighted the association of periodontal disease and preterm labor/PROM syndrome. Oral cavity examination should be included in the prenatal care to ensure good dental hygiene.
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