Surge of immune cell formation at birth differs by mode of delivery and infant characteristics-A population-based cohort study.
Birth by cesarean section is associated with increased risks of immune disorders. We tested whether establishment of immune function at birth relates to mode of delivery, taking other maternal and infant characteristics into account.Using a prospectively collected database, we retrieved information...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5599043?pdf=render |