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Summary of human subjects studied
| Characteristic | Term (N = 20) | Preterm (N = 20) |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age (year) | 26.5 (20–34) | 27.6 (18–44) |
| Race (%) | ||
| AA | 55 | 55 |
| White | 30 | 40 |
| Asian | 10 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 5 |
| Nulliparous (%) | 50 | 40 |
| Mode of delivery (%) | ||
| SVD | 95 | 75 |
| C-section | 5 | 25 |
| (P)PROM (%) | 40 | 65 |
| Intrapartum Abx (%) | 20 | 85 |
Detailed metadata on each individual is in Additional file 1: Table S1
AA African American, SVD spontaneous vaginal delivery, (P)PROM (preterm) premature rupture of the membranes
