Publications by authors named "Shruthi Prashanth"
Article Synopsis
- Preterm labor occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of gestation and is linked to high rates of neonatal complications; urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major risk factor for spontaneous preterm births, with studies suggesting that 40% of cases are associated with infections.
- A cross-sectional study of 144 antenatal women at Sri Ramachandra Medical College examined the relationship between spontaneous preterm labor and genitourinary tract infections by collecting urine and vaginal samples for testing, and assessing various maternal and neonatal factors.
- Results showed that 24% of participants tested positive for UTIs, mainly women aged 25-29 from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and UTI positivity correlated with higher white blood cell counts and CR
