South african study links vaginal infections to early births
NCT ID NCT06131749
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections in the genital tract are linked to giving birth earlier. Researchers collected swabs to test for various infections and analyzed the vaginal microbiome. The goal was to understand which germs or combinations of germs might lead to preterm birth.
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Empilweni Gompo Community Health Centre
East London, Eastern Cape, 5209, South Africa
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