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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-02-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/5/4 |