Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause for morbidity and mortality among newborn infants. Chorioamnionitis is a perinatal complication that is associated with preterm delivery. Few reports have studied chorioamnionitis as a possible risk factor for NEC. Further investigation is needed to fully understand this association.
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