Plasma ferritin, premature rupture of membranes, and pregnancy outcome
American Journal of Obstetrics and GynecologyPublished 1 December 1998
Robert L. Goldenberg, Brian M. Mercer, Menachem Miodovnik, Gary R. Thurnau, Paul J. Meis, Atef Moawad
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It is suggested that higher plasma ferritin levels may serve as a marker of infection among women with premature rupture of membranes; however, the clinical utility of plasma ferrite levels in predicting neonatal outcome appears limited.
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Among women with premature rupture of membranes at <32 weeks' gestation, plasma ferritin levels were significantly associated with neonatal sepsis. These data suggest that higher plasma ferritin levels may serve as a marker of infection among women with premature rupture of membranes; however, the clinical utility of plasma ferritin levels in predicting neonatal outcome appears limited.
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