Vaginal Microbiota in Women With Spontaneous Preterm Labor Compared to Spontaneous Term Labor: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

The study suggests that vaginal infections may increase the risk of preterm labor, with gram-negative bacilli commonly identified and mostly sensitive to third-generation cephalosporins. Routine screening for asymptomatic genital infections in antenatal women is recommended, regardless of preterm labor risk, as early identification and treatment could help prevent preterm labor.