Intrauterine Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Chorioamnionitis in a Sheep: Does It Affect the Auditory System?

Conclusion:
Our study confirms the hypothesis that an intrauterine inflammation by LPS can result in a fetal perilymphatic inflammatory response and functional impaired hearing outcomes after birth in a sheep model.

Source: Reproductive Sciences - January 11, 2016 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Smit, A. L., Lambermont, V. A., Stokroos, R. J., Anteunis, L. J. C., Chenault, M. N., Schaefer, S. M., Schoenmakers, L. W. G., Kremer, B., Kramer, B. W. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research