Chorioamnionitis is a bacterial infection that occurs before or during labor. The name refers to the membranes surrounding the fetus: the “chorion” (outer membrane) and the “amnion” (fluid-filled sac). The condition occurs when bacteria infect the chorion, amnion, and amniotic fluid around the fetus. It can lead to a preterm birth or serious infection in the mother and the baby. It’s most commonly seen in preterm births; it’s also seen in approximately 2 to 4 percent of full-term deliveries. Chorioamnionitis is also known as “amnionitis” or “intra-amniotic infection.”
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