Differences of maternal leukocyte count in premature rupture of membranes and preterm premature rupture of membranes

Abstract

Background: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is rupture of membranes amniotic membrane prior to the labor. PROM is associated with an increased incidence of preterm labor and infection. Aim: To compare maternal leukocyte count in premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) Methods: This cross-sectional design was conducted at Dr. Kariadi General Hospital Medical Center and Kartini General Hospital Jepara from September 2019 to January 2020. The study sample was pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes that came to Emergency Department. Samples were divided into two groups, PROM and PPROM. All samples were subjected to leukocyte count examination. Results: This study has a total of 40 samples, with 20 samples each. In PROM, 8 (40%) leukocytosis and 12 (60%) were normal, while in PPROM 7 (35%) leukocytosis and 13 (65%) were normal. There were no significant differences in maternal leukocyte levels in PROM and PPROM (p=0.229). Conclusion: There were no significant differences in maternal leukocyte levels in PROM and PPROM.