Gardnerella vaginalis chorioamnionitis: a report of two cases and a review of the pathogenic role of G. vaginalis in obstetrics.

Two patients with chorioamnionitis due to Gardnerella vaginalis are described. Institution of tocolytic therapy for preterm labor is associated with maternal complications of septic hypotension and pulmonary edema in one patient. Diagnostic modalities, specifically culturing techniques, are discussed, as well as suspected pathophysiologic mechanisms.