Table 1.
Clinical profile of the placental tissues. Results are presented as mean ± SEM. None of the parameters investigated showed statistical difference between the groups. BMI, Body Mass Index; P, positive; N, negative; U, unknown;V, vaginal; C, Caesarean section with no labor; CL, Caesarean section with labor; GBS, Group B Staphylococcus; WBC, White Blood Cells; S1, Stage1; S2, Stage2; S3, Stage3; HP, Haemorrhage+PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes)
| Preterm Delivery without Chorioamnionitis PTD (N=6) | Preterm Delivery with Chorioamnionitis PTDC (N=6) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal Characteristics | |||
| Age (years) | 27.7 ± 5.6 | 31.8 ± 4.1 | 0.56 |
| BMI | 22.1 ± 4.8 | 26.2 ± 4.7 | 0.65 |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian | Caucasian | |
| WBC (×109/L) | 3.0 - 10.0 | 3.0 - 10.0 | |
| Fetal Characteristics | |||
| Gestational age (weeks) | 31.6 ± 1.9 | 28.0 ± 1.7 | 0.20 |
| Mode of Delivery (V:C:CL) | 2:1:3 | 4:2:0 | |
| Neonatal birth weight (g) | 1908 ± 554 | 1185 ± 362 | 0.30 |
| Neonatal sex | Male | Male | |
| Pathology Characteristics | |||
| Chorioamnionitis (S1:S2:S3:HP) | - | 2:2:1:1 | |
| GBS status (P:N:U) | 2:2:2 | 0:5:1 | |
| Glucocorticoids treatment | yes | yes | |