eening methods and preparing kits for physicians in order to facilitate diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis. Lastly, a more standardized way of measuring fibronectin levels need to be instituted. Currently an readings above 50 ng/ml after 20 weeks gestation are considered indicators of impending preterm birth. Multiple studies have found a strong correlation between positive fibronectin test results and spontaneous preterm birth. Recall the study by the NICHD which found a 60-fold increase in the chances of a spontaneous preterm birth within 4 weeks of sampling. This is a promising biochemical predictor of preterm birth.The survival of premature infants has significantly improved, but the number of infants being born preterm has remained steady for the last few decades. This increased survival rate with the stable, high incidence is yielding a greater amount of neonates with chronic health problems. There is need to further research the proposed pathogenesis and prediction pathways, but presently there are possibilities for treatment that should be implemented....
