Chorioamnionitis is a maternal infection that is usually associated with:

The correct answer is A. Prolonged rupture of membranes. (A) Chorioamnionitis is an inflammation of the chorion and amnion that is generally associated with premature or prolonged rupture of membranes. (B) Postterm deliveries have not been shown to increase the risk of chorioamnionitis unless there has been prolonged rupture of…

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AProlonged rupture of membranes
BPostterm deliveries
CMaternal pyelonephritis
DMaternal dehydration

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A
89% (41)
B
7% (3)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

(A) Chorioamnionitis is an inflammation of the chorion and amnion that is generally associated with premature or prolonged rupture of membranes. (B) Postterm deliveries have not been shown to increase the risk of chorioamnionitis unless there has been prolonged rupture of membranes. (C) Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection that develops in 20%?0% of untreated maternal UTIs. (D) Maternal dehydration, though of great concern, is not related to chorioamnionitis.

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