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Transplacental transfer of Lassa IgG antibodies in pregnant women in Southern Nigeria: A prospective...

Transplacental transfer of Lassa IgG antibodies in pregnant women in Southern Nigeria: A prospective...

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Transplacental transfer of Lassa IgG antibodies in pregnant women in Southern Nigeria: A prospective hospital-based cohort study

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Transplacental transfer of Lassa IgG antibodies in pregnant women in Southern Nigeria: A prospective hospital-based cohort study

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United States: Public Library of Science

Journal title

PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2023-04, Vol.17 (4), p.e0011209-e0011209

Language

English

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United States: Public Library of Science

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Contents

Evidence from previous studies suggest that Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to West Africa has high case fatalities, particularly in pregnancy. While there have been remarkable innovations in vaccine development, with some Lassa vaccines undergoing early clinical trials. An understanding of Lassa antibody kinetics and immune respons...

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Full title

Transplacental transfer of Lassa IgG antibodies in pregnant women in Southern Nigeria: A prospective hospital-based cohort study

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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2814437030

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2814437030

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ISSN

1935-2735,1935-2727

E-ISSN

1935-2735

DOI

10.1371/journal.pntd.0011209

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