| Literature DB >> 23964108 |
Emily A McDonald1, Sunthorn Pond-Tor, Blanca Jarilla, Marianne J Sagliba, Annaliza Gonzal, Amabelle J Amoylen, Remigio Olveda, Luz Acosta, Fusun Gundogan, Lisa M Ganley-Leal, Jonathan D Kurtis, Jennifer F Friedman.
Abstract
Schistosomiasis affects approximately 40 million women of reproductive age and has been linked to elevated levels of circulating endotoxin in nonpregnant individuals. We have evaluated endotoxin levels in maternal, placental, and newborn blood collected from women residing in Leyte, Philippines. Endotoxin levels in both maternal and placental compartments in pregnant women with schistosomiasis were 1.3- and 2.4-fold higher, respectively, than in uninfected women. In addition, higher concentrations of endotoxin in placental blood were associated with premature birth, acute chorioamnionitis, and elevated proinflammatory cytokines. By promoting endotoxemia, schistosomiasis may exert additional, maladaptive influences on pregnancy outcomes.Entities:
Keywords: S. japonicum; endotoxin; pregnancy
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23964108 PMCID: PMC3883168 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jit446
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Infect Dis ISSN: 0022-1899 Impact factor: 5.226