Table 4.
TNF-alpha −G238A, vaginal flora, and preterm delivery
Nugent Score and TNF-α genotype | Term | Preterm | AOR (95% CI) |
---|---|---|---|
Nugent Score < 4 and -238 G/G | 557 | 165 | Reference |
Nugent Score ≥ 4 and -238 G/G | 156 | 42 | 1.0 (0.6, 1.5) |
Nugent Score < 4 and -238 A/G or A/A | 46 | 11 | 0.7 (0.3, 1.4) |
Nugent Score ≥ 4 and -238 A/G or A/A | 18 | 12 | 2.6 (1.2, 5.8) |
AOR= race/ethnicity adjusted odds ratio; CI = confidence interval