Coitus and Amniotic-Fluid Infections

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To the Editor: As a result of his study on the relation of coitus to amniotic-fluid infections, Dr. Naeye1 concludes that "frequent coitus" (at least four times per month or once per week) during the month before delivery increases the frequency of amniotic-fluid infections. These infections are diagnosed by observing four or more neutrophils per microscopical high-power field in the subchorionic placental plate. Dr. Naeye suggests that the indicated frequency of coitus increases the fetal and neonatal mortality rate. However, this conclusion cannot be drawn from the data presented. In view of the implications for prevention of the suggested associations, . . .

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