Which of the following risk factors is most commonly associated with chorioamnionitis?: (A) Maternal drug abuse, (B) Poor maternal hygiene, (C) Prior cesarean delivery, (D) Prolonged rupture of membranes
Answer is D. Risk factor most commonly associated with chorioamnioitis- Prolonged rupture of membranes Ascending infection is most common and frequently is associated with prolonged membrane rupture and long labor. A variety of organisms may infect the membranes, umbilical cord, and eventually the fetus.