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Link Between Herpes Virus and Highblood Pressure in Pregnancy

Monday, February 18, 2008 10:37 1 Comment

A new study conducted in Adelaide, Australia has demonstrated a link between two common viruses and pregnancy induced hypertensive disorders (PIHD) and preterm birth. Researchers used blood samples from newborn screening cards to test for the genetic material from different strains of the herpes virus, along with other common viruses like epstein-barr, varicella-zoster and [...]

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