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The association of innate immune response gene polymorphisms and puerperal group A streptococcal sepsis.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Mar 2010
Davis Sarah M, Clark Erin A S, Nelson Lesa T, Silver Robert M
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to determine whether single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that influence the maternal innate immune response are associated with puerperal group A streptococcal sepsis. STUDY DESIGN: Subjects with confirmed puerperal group A streptococal infection were prospectively identified in 2 tertiary care hospitals over 18 years. Controls were racially matched subjects with term,...
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