FEATURES OF VAGINAL MICROBIOCENOSIS IN WOMEN WITH PRETERM LABOR

Abstract

Background. Excessive accumulation of potentially pathogenic microflora in the vagina of pregnant women promotes the spread of ascending infections, which can lead to preterm labor. Aim. To study the characteristics of the vaginal microbiota in women with preterm labor. Methods. Bacteriological examination was conducted on 60 women with preterm labor (Group I) and 26 healthy pregnant women (Group II). Cultures of vaginal discharge were performed using the sectoral streaking method on solid nutrient media. The identification of isolated strains was carried out using the Vitek 2 Compact bacteriological analyzer.