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Flu in pregnancy forces the placenta into costly defense
Researchers at UW Medicine report that influenza infection during pregnancy triggers a strong defensive response in the placenta, which comes at a significant metabolic or functional cost. The findings highlight how maternal flu can disrupt the organ that sustains the fetus, adding to evidence that vaccination and flu prevention matter especially during pregnancy.
Why now: A new UW Medicine study on how flu affects the placenta in pregnancy is drawing attention.
Evidence
- Flu in pregnancy forces the placenta into costly defense · UW Medicine | Newsroom
- Flu in pregnancy forces the placenta into costly defense · UW Medicine | Newsroom
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