Study progress of chorioamnionitis and lung disease in preterm infants / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal mortality and long-term morbidity,chorioamnionitis (CAM) is a common cause of preterm birth and characterized by inflammation.CAM produces variety of inflammatory factors in fetal,results in structural and functional impairment,and affects the contractile function of pulmonary blood vessels,so,CAM can have impact on the morbidity of lung disease in premature,and it may even affect the long-term pulmonary function.