H1N1 influenza virus infection results in adverse pregnancy outcomes by disrupting tissue-specific hormonal regulation.

Increased susceptibility to influenza virus infection during pregnancy has been attributed to immunological changes occurring before and during gestation in order to "tolerate" the developing fetus. These systemic changes are most often characterized by a suppression of cell-mediated immun...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Q Littauer, E Stein Esser, Olivia Q Antao, Elena V Vassilieva, Richard W Compans, Ioanna Skountzou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-11-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5720832?pdf=render