The association between iron status and some immunological factors in the pregnancy

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common problem in many developing countries. It is still considered the most common nutrition deficiency worldwide. Apart from its direct hematologic importance, IDA affects cellular and humoral immunity and predisposes the host to infections (1).Pregnant women are...

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Main Authors: Nadereh Naderi, Hojjat Salmasian, Mahnaz Shiroodi, Paknoosh Saberi, Sepideh Mirani, Zahra Etaati, Seyed Alireza Sobhani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd, Iran 2011-01-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Online Access:http://www.ijrm.ir/library/upload/article/af_294362415)%2089-55-5.pdf