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The Effects of Chorioamnionitis on Prematurely Born Infants

The Effects of Chorioamnionitis on Prematurely Born Infants

Update: 2025-07-03
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The independent risk for neurodevelopmental impairments attributed to chorioamnionitis (inflammation of the fetal membranes) in premature infants remains controversial. Children’s of Alabama neonatologist Viral Jain, M.D., has done extensive research on the effects this infection can have on these babies. In this episode he discusses his work and explains what his research shows.

For a closer look at Dr. Jain's work on chorioamnionitis, please check out these links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35644247/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40023378/

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The Effects of Chorioamnionitis on Prematurely Born Infants

The Effects of Chorioamnionitis on Prematurely Born Infants

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