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Breaking Down the Barrier: The Role of Cervical Infection and Inflammation in Preterm Birth
Approximately 40% of cases of spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) are associated with ascending intrauterine infections. The cervix serves as a physical and immunological gatekeeper, preventing the ascent of microorganisms from the vagina to the amniotic cavity. The cervix undergoes remodeling during p...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8803751/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35118439 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2021.777643 |