<i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i> Weakens Human Amniochorion in an In Vitro Model of Premature Membrane Rupture

Abstract

In vitro incubation of fetal membranes with TV can significantly impair the measures of fetal-membrane strength. This model may be used to delineate the mechanisms of TV-induced membrane damage. This study suggests that there are enzyme-specific effects as well as pH effects.