Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the membranes in the uterus.

Clinical features

Typical symptoms are of a fever, abdominal pain, offensive vaginal discharge and evidence of preterm rupture of membranes.

Typical signs are of maternal and foetal tachycardia, pyrexia and uterine tenderness.

Management

Chorioamnionitis is an indication for admission and delivery.

Women with chorioamnionitis require intravenous broad spectrum antibiotic therapy as part of the sepsis six protocol.