Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3434204 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Obese pregnancy is associated with impaired cell-mediated immunity. Because perinatal infections can have serious maternal and fetal consequences, it is imperative to better understand these mechanistic underpinnings to optimize prevention and devise targeted therapy.
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Authors
Sarbattama MD, Chitra MD, David BS, Alexander BS, Jessica A. BS, Simin N. DVM, PhD,