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The Role of the Infection and Cytokines in Preterm Parturition

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Basic Mechanisms Controlling Term and Preterm Birth

Part of the book series: Ernst Schering Research Foundation Workshop ((SCHERING FOUND,volume 7))

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A growing body of evidence suggests that infection plays a key role in the pathogenesis of preterm labor and delivery. This chapter reviews this evidence and also the proposed mechanisms by which infection leads to preterm parturition.

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Romero, R., Gomez, R., Baumann, P., Mazor, M., Cotton, D. (1994). The Role of the Infection and Cytokines in Preterm Parturition. In: Chwalisz, K., Garfield, R.E. (eds) Basic Mechanisms Controlling Term and Preterm Birth. Ernst Schering Research Foundation Workshop, vol 7. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-21660-6_8

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