The impact of sex, gender and pregnancy on 2009 H1N1 disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Children and young adults of reproductive age have emerged as groups that are highly vulnerable to the current 2009 H1N1 pandemic. The sex of an individual is a fundamental factor that can influence exposure, susceptibility and immune responses to influenza. Worl...

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Main Authors: Klein Sabra L, Passaretti Catherine, Anker Martha, Olukoya Peju, Pekosz Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Online Access:http://www.bsd-journal.com/content/1/1/5