Research Article: Effect of Antimicrobial Exposure in Pregnancy on Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Admission Rate to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Multi-Center Cohort Study
Introduction:
Infectious diseases commonly occur during pregnancy, due to changes in the maternal internal environment and weakened immune functions. Infection induces the production of numerous inflammatory cytokines. Most maternal pathogens may transmit to the progeny through the placenta, birth canal, or even during postpartum breastfeeding, and the immune response triggered by these cytokines can adversely affect fetal development. Therefore, infection is one of the main causes of first-trimester abortion, premature…
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