γδ T cell frequencies are altered in HIV positive pregnant South African women and are associated with preterm birth.
Charlene AkotoChristina Y S ChanKrithi RaviWei ZhangManu VatishShane A NorrisJoris HemelaarPublished in: PloS one (2020)
Our findings suggest that altered γδ T cell frequencies may link maternal HIV infection and preterm birth. γδ T cell frequencies in early pregnancy may serve as predictive biomarkers to identify women at risk of delivering preterm.
Keyphrases
- preterm birth
- hiv positive
- antiretroviral therapy
- low birth weight
- pregnancy outcomes
- gestational age
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- men who have sex with men
- birth weight
- south africa
- pregnant women
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- cervical cancer screening
- type diabetes
- insulin resistance
- body mass index
- adipose tissue
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity