women s health issues
Intraamniotic Infection
Introduction
Intraamniotic infection is infection and resulting inflammation of the tissues around the fetus, such as the fluid that surrounds the fetus (amniotic fluid), the placenta, the membranes around the fetus, the fetus, or a combination. Intraamniotic infection increases the risk of problems in a pregnant woman and in the fetus. Women usually have a fever and often have pelvic pain and a vaginal discharge. Usually, doctors can diagnose the infection by doing a physical examination, but sometimes amniotic fluid must be analyzed. Women are given antibiotics and medications to lower body temperature, and delivery is scheduled as soon as possible. 