Chorioamnionitis

Paul G. Auwaerter, M.D.

PATHOGENS

Typically result of ascending infection from vaginal/cervical environments.
- Anaerobes
- E. coli
- Group B Streptococcus
- Mycoplasmaspp.
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
- Chlamydophila trachomatis
- Neisseria gonorrhea
- Candida (rare)
Listeria monocytogenes (transplacental)
Viruses may play a role in some cases (limited evidence): adenovirus, CMV
TB (consider if risk factors exist)

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