Bacteriological study of genitourinary cultures in preterm labour cases in teaching hospitals ? 1 year study

Background: Bacterial infections are one of the commonest causes of preterm labour. Incidence of preterm labour accounts for 13% of live births in India. Preterm labour accounts for increased neonatal mortality and morbidity. Material and methods: In this study, vaginal swabs, urine culture and sensitivity, vaginal culture and sensitivity were collected from patients with preterm labour. Total 90 cases were studied and results analysed. Results: Commonest organisms found were Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusion: Genitourinary infections constituted 37% of all cases of preterm labour.