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Infections and Pregnancy: A Review

Authors: ELIZABETH BARRETT-CONNOR, MD

Abstract

This valuable review of infections in pregnancy summarizes current knowledge of transplacental transmission of infectious agents and their possible effects upon the fetus. Not only is attention given to prenatal infection but also to the teratogenetic effects, especially of viral infections. The latter especially is an area of intensive investigation. No doubt much information will be gained within the next few years, which makes this review of today's knowledge especially pertinent.

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