Sex-specific maternofetal innate immune responses triggered by group B Streptococci

Abstract Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the most common bacteria isolated in human chorioamnionitis, which is a major risk factor for premature birth and brain injuries. Males are at greater risk than females for developing lifelong neurobehavioural disorders, although the origins of this sex...

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Main Authors: Marie-Julie Allard, Antoine Giraud, Mariela Segura, Guillaume Sebire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2019-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-45029-x