γδ T cell frequencies are altered in HIV positive pregnant South African women and are associated with preterm birth

Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal and child mortality worldwide. Maternal HIV infection and antiretroviral treatment (ART) increase the rate of preterm birth, but the underlying mechanisms remain unknown, limiting progress in prediction, prevention and treatment. While overal...

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Autors principals: Akoto, C, Chan, CYS, Ravi, K, Zhang, W, Vatish, M, Norris, SA, Hemelaar, J
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: Public Library of Science 2020