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Viral invasion of the Amniotic Cavity ( VIAC ) in the Midtrimester of Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Silasi Michelle
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
american journal of reproductive immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.071
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1600-0897
pISSN - 1046-7408
DOI - 10.1111/aji.12073
Subject(s) - pregnancy , amniotic fluid , medicine , fetus , immunology , biology , genetics
A role for microbial invasion leading to inflammation in the amniotic cavity and subsequent pre‐term delivery has been well established. For years, the role of viral infections in pregnancy has been minimized and thought of as harmless, with a few exceptions. Recent evidence now encourages us to expand our thinking and realize that viral infections during pregnancy may influence pregnancy more that we thought.