What are the causes of chorioamnionitis?

What are the causes of chorioamnionitis?

Chorioamnionitis is caused by a bacterial infection that usually starts in the mother’s urogenital tract (urinary tract). Specifically, the infection can start in the vagina, anus, or rectum and move up into the uterus where the fetus is located.

Chorioamnionitis occurs in up to 2 percent of births in the United States and is one of the causes of premature delivery.