| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3434500 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The soluble mucosal immune environment is altered in pregnancy. We speculate that the observed changes may protect against colonization and ascending infection and could provide a biomarker to identify pregnant women at risk for infectious complications including preterm birth.
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Authors
Jeny P. DO, MS, Colleen BS, Philip MS, Charlotte BS, Thomas C. MS, Mohak MD, Jessica BS, Mark H. MD, Cynthia MD, Betsy C. MD,