TB Research

Increased Risk for Tuberculosis in Women During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Thomas Glück

Journal watch · 2020-01

Abstract

During pregnancy, the immune response is physiologically altered, with less tumor necrosis factor (TNF) secretion and reduced T-helper cell 1 function.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics
  • Tuberculosis
  • Gynecology