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

• Main Authors: Piya Chaemsaithong, Waranyu Lertrut, Threebhorn Kamlungkuea, Pitak Santanirand, Arunee Singsaneh, Adithep Jaovisidha, Sasikarn Pakdeeto, Paninee Mongkolsuk, Pisut Pongchaikul
• Other Authors: Ramathibodi Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/74247
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Intra-amniotic infection has a strong causal association with spontaneous preterm birth and preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM). The most common route of intra-amniotic infection is the ascending pathway in which microorganisms from the vagina gain access to the amniotic cavity...