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Immune Responses to Viral Infection

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Viral Diseases in Pregnancy

Part of the book series: Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology ((CPOG))

Abstract

The immune system comprises mechanical barriers, bodily secretions, and a heteroge-neous population of cells, the main function of which is to protect the host from pathogenic agents. The immune response is stimulated by antigens. These are foreign molecules that react with preformed components of the immune system. The constituents of the immune system can be divided into cellular and humoral components. The principal cellular factors include T and B lymphocytes, large granular lymphocytes, and monocytes macrophages. Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and tissue mast cells also have a role in the response to immune-mediated reactions. Antibodies and the complement system constitute the humoral arm of the immune response. This chapter reviews general immunology, viral-induced immune responses, alterations associated with pregnancy, and some of the available epidemiology.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 6071 West Outer Drive, 48235, Detroit, MI, USA

    Bernard Gonik M.D. (Professor and Vice Chairman Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology—Grace Hospital) (Professor and Vice Chairman Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology—Grace Hospital)

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Anteby, E.Y., Yagel, S. (1994). Immune Responses to Viral Infection. In: Gonik, B. (eds) Viral Diseases in Pregnancy. Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2640-6_1

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