Comparison of changes in etiologic microorganisms causing early-onset neonatal sepsis between preterm labor and preterm premature rupture of membranes Heejeong Jeong Su-jin Han Ha-Na Yoo Suk-Joo Choi Soo-Young Oh Yae-Jean Kim Cheong-Rae Roh Jong-Hwa Kim 10.6084/m9.figshare.1568611.v5 https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Comparison_of_changes_in_etiologic_microorganisms_causing_early_onset_neonatal_sepsis_between_preterm_labor_and_preterm_premature_rupture_of_membranes_a_href_FN0001_target_blank_a_/1568611 <div><p></p><p><i>Objective</i>: To investigate changes in the etiologic microorganisms causing early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) in preterm labor (PTL) or preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) cases over the past 16 years and to analyze the associated factors.</p><p><i>Methods</i>: We included consecutive singleton pregnancies delivered before 34 weeks due to PTL or pPROM. The etiologic microorganisms causing EONS in PTL and pPROM cases were compared between period 1 (1996–2004) and period 2 (2005–2012).</p><p><i>Results</i>: There was no difference in the incidence of Gram-positive bacteria causing EONS between period 1 and 2, either in PTL (2.0% versus 2.1%, <i>p</i> = 1.0) or in pPROM (1.5% versus 1.6%, <i>p</i> = 1.0). However, the incidence of EONS caused by Gram-negative bacteria was significantly increased in pPROM (0.6% versus 2.7%, <i>p</i> = 0.040) during period 2, compared to period 1; but not in PTL (0.3% versus 1.2%, <i>p</i> = 0.211). Multivariable analysis revealed that a prolonged ROM-to-delivery interval (>7 d) was significantly associated with EONS caused by Gram-negative bacteria in pPROM (odds ratio: 6.6, 95% confidence interval: 1.4–31.8, <i>p</i> = 0.018).</p><p><i>Conclusions</i>: The etiologic microorganisms causing EONS have changed over the past 16 years in pPROM cases but not in PTL cases.</p></div> 2015-10-08 16:30:05 bacteria 16 years ptl pPROM cases etiologic microorganisms Preterm labor eons