Immune influence of pregnancy on human H7N9 infection: a case report

Conclusion These cases highlighted that the pregnant patient infected with H7N9 could induce an effective Th1 immune response equal to that of non-pregnant patients with H7N9 virus infection, although the pregnancy itself could lead to a Th2 deviation. These data suggested that pregnant patients could acquire a similar antiviral response for H7N9 infection versus non-pregnant patients.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research