Preterm birth and inflammation-The role of genetic polymorphisms.

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Spontaneous preterm labour and preterm births are still the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in the developed world. Previous efforts to prevent preterm birth have been hampered by a poor understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, inadequate diagnostic tools and generally ineffective therapies. Clinical, epidemiological and experimental studies indicate that genito-urinary tract infections...

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