Infections are a major threat to human reproductive health, and infections in pregnancy can
cause prematurity or stillbirth, or can be vertically transmitted to the fetus leading to …

The comparison of the immunological state of pregnancy to an immunosuppressed host–
graft model continues to lead research and clinical practice to ill-defined approaches. This …

Acute inflammatory lesions of the placenta consist of diffuse infiltration of neutrophils at
different sites in the organ. These lesions include acute chorioamnionitis, funisitis, and …

Low birth weight: Case definition & guidelines for data collection, analysis, and presentation of
maternal immunization safety data - PMC Back to Top Skip to main content NIH NLM Logo …

Viral infections during pregnancy have long been considered benign conditions with a few
notable exceptions, such as herpes virus. The recent Ebola outbreak and other viral …

Background Preterm prelabour rupture of the fetal membranes (PPROM) precedes 30% of
preterm births and is a risk factor for early onset neonatal sepsis. As PPROM is strongly …

In brief The syndrome of preterm labor comprises multiple established and novel etiologies.
This review summarizes the distinct immune mechanisms implicated in preterm labor and …

Problem Inflammation and infection play a major role in preterm birth. The purpose of this
study was to (i) determine the prevalence and clinical significance of sterile intra‐amniotic …

Background Most of the women who smoke before pregnancy continue smoking during
pregnancy, and some start to quit smoking after being pregnant, although existing …

Background Preterm birth is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of
five years worldwide, but the etiology of many cases remains enigmatic. The dogma that the …