EFFECT OF AMNIOTIC-FLUID ON BACTERIAL-GROWTH

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 49  (1) , 35-37
Abstract
The bacteriostatic effect of [human] amniotic fluid was studied using 4 pathogenic organisms encountered in the perinatal period, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, and Group B .beta. hemolytic streptococci. Amniotic fluid inhibited the growth of all 4 organisms, with a wide degree of individual variation among specimens. The greatest degree of inhibition was noted for L. monocytogenes and the least for E. coli. The time in gestation in which the amniotic fluid sample was obtained did not appear to be related to its bacteriostatic capacity. The ability of amniotic fluid to inhibit the growth of certain pathogenic organisms may be significant in prevention of perinatal infection.

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