reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJun 4, 2014GREEN OA

Pregnancy and Infection

APAthena P. KourtisJSJennifer S. ReadDJDenise J. Jamieson

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion · University of California, San Francisco

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Abstract

Pregnant women have an increased severity of infections with some organisms, including influenza virus, hepatitis E virus, herpes simplex virus, and malaria parasites. This review includes an update on immunologic alterations during pregnancy.

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Topics & keywords

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Pregnancy
  • Virus
  • Malaria
  • Immunology
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Hepatitis a virus
  • Virology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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