Pregnancy and Susceptibility to Infectious Diseases

To summarize the literature regarding susceptibility of pregnant women to infectious diseases and severity of resulting disease, we conducted a review using a PubMed search and other strategies. Studies were included if they reported information on infection risk or disease outcome in pregnant women...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth Sappenfield, Denise J. Jamieson, Athena P. Kourtis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/752852