Prenatal Immunity and Influences on Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Associated Neonatal Disorders

Prior to birth, the neonate has limited exposure to pathogens. The transition from the intra-uterine to the postnatal environment initiates a series of complex interactions between the newborn host and a variety of potential pathogens that persist over the first few weeks of life. This transition is...

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Main Authors: Maame Efua S. Sampah, David J. Hackam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.650709/full