Insights into the role of Helicobacter pylori infection in preeclampsia: from the bench to the bedside.

Insights into the role of Helicobacter pylori infection in preeclampsia: from the bench to the bedside.

Preeclampsia (PE) is defined as a hypertensive and coagulative disorder affecting about 2–8% of all pregnancies and it is one of the main causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Despite the great amount of studies run in this field, little is known about the precise pathogenic mechanis...

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Main Authors: Chiara eTersigni, Francesco eFranceschi, Tullia eTodros, Simona eCardaropoli, Giovanni eScambia, Nicoletta eDi Simone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Helicobacter pylori
Infection
Placenta
Preeclampsia
anti-CagA antibody
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2014.00484/full

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