Is the Host Viral Response and the Immunogenicity of Vaccines Altered in Pregnancy?
The intricacy of the maternal immune system arises from its ability to prevent a maternal immune response against a semi-allogenic fetus, while protecting the mother against harmful pathogens. However, these immunological adaptations may also make pregnant women vulnerable to developing adverse comp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | Antibodies |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4468/9/3/38 |