The exact cause of preterm labor is unknown and believed to be multifactorial.Infection is thought to be a major factor in many preterm labors.Select the type of infection that has not been linked to preterm births:
A)Viral
B)Periodontal
C)Cervical
D)Urinary tract

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The infections that increase the risk of preterm labor and birth are bacterial.They include cervical,urinary tract,periodontal,and other bacterial infections.It is therefore important for the client to participate in early,continual,and comprehensive prenatal care.Recent evidence has shown a link between periodontal infections and preterm labor.Researchers recommend regular dental care before and during pregnancy,oral assessment as a routine part of prenatal care,and scrupulous oral hygiene in order to prevent infection.Cervical infections of a bacterial nature have been linked to preterm labor and birth.The presence of urinary tract infections increases the risk of preterm labor and birth.

The Exact Cause of Preterm Labor Is Unknown and Believed