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** Maternal: If chorioamnionitis is present at the time of PPROM, antibiotic therapy is usually given to avoid sepsis, and delivery is indicated.

If chorioamnionitis is not present, prompt antibiotic therapy can significantly delay delivery, giving the fetus crucial additional time to mature.

In preterm premature rupture of membranes ( PPROM ), antibiotic therapy should be given to decrease the risk of sepsis.

Ampicillin or erythromycin should be administered for 7 days