@-Reactive Protein in Pregnancy, Labor, in the Post Partum Period and in Premature Rupture of Membranes

The changes in the serum level of the C-reactive protein (CRP) over the course of normal pregnancy, labor, in premalure rupture of membranes (PROM) and also in the post partum period were evaluated in 80 cases using turhidimctric system. Also, the efl’iciency of CRP determination versus ESR, lotal leucocytic count and differential blood count in detecting PROM was evaluated. The study revealed that CRP levels did not show a significant difference in pregnancy compared to the control group. However, CRP level was more sensitive and specific than the other parameters in detecting subclinical chorioamnionitis. It has added the advantage of being an easy, nificantly following injury and inflammation [2]. Because of this latter association, it was thought that it could aid in the management of patients with prderm premature rupture of the membranes [Z]. There are conflicting reports as to the changes in the CRP levels during pregnancy and in the post partum period. The literature has conaccurate, rapid diagnostic method.