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Editor, Senior Moderator
Reprod Sci. 2014 Jun 4. pii: 1933719114537720. [Epub ahead of print]
Influenza, Immune System, and Pregnancy.
Raj RS1, Bonney EA1, Phillippe M2.
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Abstract
Influenza is a major health problem worldwide. Both seasonal influenza and pandemics take a major toll on the health and economy of our country. The present review focuses on the virology and complex immunology of this RNA virus in general and in relation to pregnancy. The goal is to attempt to explain the increased morbidity and mortality seen in infection during pregnancy. We discuss elements of innate and adaptive immunity as well as placental cellular responses to infection. In addition, we delineate findings in animal models as well as human disease. Increased knowledge of maternal and fetal immunologic responses to influenza is needed. However, enhanced understanding of nonimmune, pregnancy-specific factors influencing direct interaction of the virus with host cells is also important for the development of more effective prevention and treatment options in the future.
? The Author(s) 2014.
KEYWORDS:
adaptive immunity; influenza; innate immunity; pregnancy
PMID:
24899469
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24899469
Influenza, Immune System, and Pregnancy.
Raj RS1, Bonney EA1, Phillippe M2.
Author information
Abstract
Influenza is a major health problem worldwide. Both seasonal influenza and pandemics take a major toll on the health and economy of our country. The present review focuses on the virology and complex immunology of this RNA virus in general and in relation to pregnancy. The goal is to attempt to explain the increased morbidity and mortality seen in infection during pregnancy. We discuss elements of innate and adaptive immunity as well as placental cellular responses to infection. In addition, we delineate findings in animal models as well as human disease. Increased knowledge of maternal and fetal immunologic responses to influenza is needed. However, enhanced understanding of nonimmune, pregnancy-specific factors influencing direct interaction of the virus with host cells is also important for the development of more effective prevention and treatment options in the future.
? The Author(s) 2014.
KEYWORDS:
adaptive immunity; influenza; innate immunity; pregnancy
PMID:
24899469
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24899469