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Hepatitis E, Schistosomiasis and Echinococcosis-Prevalence in a Cohort of Pregnant Migrants in Germany and Their Influence on Fetal Growth Restriction.

Document type:
Article; Journal Article
Author(s):
Zöllkau, Janine; Ankert, Juliane; Pletz, Mathias W; Mishra, Sasmita; Seliger, Gregor; Lobmaier, Silvia M; Prazeres Da Costa, Clarissa U; Seidel, Vera; Weizsäcker, Katharina von; Jablonka, Alexandra; Dopfer, Christian; Baier, Michael; Horvatits, Thomas; Reiter-Owona, Ingrid; Groten, Tanja; Schleenvoigt, Benjamin T
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Infections, as well as adverse birth outcomes, may be more frequent in migrant women. Schistosomiasis, echinococcosis, and hepatitis E virus (HEV) seropositivity are associated with the adverse pregnancy outcomes of fetal growth restriction and premature delivery. METHODS: A cohort study of 82 pregnant women with a history of migration and corresponding delivery of newborns in Germany was conducted. RESULTS: Overall, 9% of sera tested positive for anti-HEV IgG. None of the patients t...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Pathogens
Year:
2022
Journal volume:
11
Journal issue:
1
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.3390/pathogens11010058
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35056006
TUM Institution:
Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene; Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde
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