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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-45029-x |