Polymorphisms in immunoregulatory genes and the risk of histologic chorioamnionitis in Caucasoid women: a case control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chorioamnionitis is a common underlying cause of preterm birth (PTB). It is hypothesised that polymorphisms in immunoregulatory genes influence the host response to infection and subsequent preterm birth. The relationship between his...

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Main Authors: Heatley Susan L, Mullighan Charles G, Hart Prue H, Annells Margaret F, Robinson Jeffrey S, McDonald Helen M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/5/4