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Human Herpesvirus (HHV)–6 and HHV‐7 Infections in Pregnant Women
19 Oct 2007
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Both intrauterine and sexual transmission of human herpesvirus (HHV)-6 and HHV-7 have been suggested, and congenital HHV-6 infection does occur. We prospectively studied HHV-6 and HHV-7 at multiple sites in pregnant women to determine the characteristics of these viruses at repeated time points. METHODS: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), cervical secretions, placenta, and cord blood were...
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