increased susceptibility to helicobacter pylori infection
in pregnancy
;S. Lanciers;B. Despinasse;D. I. Mehta;U. Blecker
rare earth coordination chemistry: fundamentals and applications1999Vol. 7pp. 195-198
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Abstract
Objective: Helicobacter pylori plays, a major role in abdominal symptoms and gastroduodenal pathology, including gastric cancer. Pregnancy has been associated with changes in both humoral and cell-mediated immunity. These changes include alterations in the various classes of antibodies during different gestational periods. It has been previously suggested that these alterations may
expose pregnant women to an increased risk of infection with this microorganism.