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Measurable levels of the inflammatory cytokines IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-6, and TNF-alpha were present in the vagina during pregnancy and labor. Vaginal levels of IL-1 beta and IL-6 were found to be significantly elevated in laboring patients as compared with nonlaboring patients. Vaginal levels of IL-1 beta were also significantly elevated in nonlaboring patients with BV.

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Measurable levels of the inflammatory cytokines IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-6, and TNF-alpha were present in the vagina during pregnancy and labor. Vaginal levels of IL-1 beta and IL-6 were found to be significantly elevated in laboring patients as compared with nonlaboring patients. Vaginal levels of IL-1 beta were also significantly elevated in nonlaboring patients with BV.