Periodontal infection and preterm birth: results of a prospective study
MK Jeffcoat, NC GEURS, MS REDDY… - The Journal of the …, 2001 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT Unlabelled Image Background Previous studies have suggested that chronic
periodontal infection may be associated with preterm births. The authors conducted a
prospective study to test for this association. Methods A total of 1,313 pregnant women were
recruited from the Perinatal Emphasis Research Center at the University of Alabama at
Birmingham. Complete periodontal, medical and behavioral assessments were made
between 21 and 24 weeks gestation. After delivery, medical records were consulted to …
periodontal infection may be associated with preterm births. The authors conducted a
prospective study to test for this association. Methods A total of 1,313 pregnant women were
recruited from the Perinatal Emphasis Research Center at the University of Alabama at
Birmingham. Complete periodontal, medical and behavioral assessments were made
between 21 and 24 weeks gestation. After delivery, medical records were consulted to …
