Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality and can lead to poor life-long health and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. The pathophysiologic mechanisms that precede preterm labor remain el
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Background: Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality worldwide and specifically in Kenya. Preterm birth is defined by gestational age (GA) less than 37 weeks, but GA estimates are ques